boy's name
Jerrit
JAIR-it (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 150
Jerrit is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2010 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1971.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jerrit Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Jerrit?
In 2010, Jerrit was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jerrit
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jerrit Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jerrit over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jerrit
- English JAIR-it
Sibling Names for Jerrit
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jerrit — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jerrit
How popular is the name Jerrit?
In 2010, Jerrit was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jerrit a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerrit is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jerrit?
Jerrit has 2 syllables.
When was Jerrit most popular?
Jerrit peaked in 1985, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.