Jerre Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER //ˈdʒɛr//
Origin: English; Dutch
Meaning: English: rules by the spear; Dutch: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerre is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, which translates to "Yahweh will uplift" or "exalted by Yahweh." This name made its way into the Greek language as Ieremias and subsequently into Latin as Jeremias. The transition into Old French occurred during the medieval period, where it was adapted to forms such as Geremie or Jeremie, before eventually evolving into the modern English variant Jerre.
The linguistic journey reflects a common pattern of biblical names being adapted through various languages and cultures, particularly during the spread of Christianity in Europe. Historically, the name Jerre is closely associated with the biblical prophet Jeremiah, who is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Jeremiah, which is believed to have been written in the 7th century BCE.
Jeremiah is known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent Babylonian exile, making him a pivotal character in Jewish history. The name gained further prominence through the translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate) in the late 4th century CE, which solidified the name's presence in Christian contexts.
Culturally, the name Jerre, like its variants, carries connotations of strength and divine support, reflecting its roots in religious tradition. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing resilience and faith.
In some contexts, diminutives such as Jerry have emerged, but Jerre itself maintains a distinct identity. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its deep biblical roots and the historical significance of its associated figures, which have allowed it to resonate through centuries.
Famous people named Jerre
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Jerre Stead is a businessman best known for his leadership roles at Ingram Micro, and as CEO of several technology companies.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerre was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Jerre has ranked as high as #1936 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Jerre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jerre is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jerre was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jerre.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1968 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1967 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1966 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1965 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1964 | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 1963 | 20 | 14 | 6 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1961 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1960 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1959 | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| 1957 | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| 1956 | 38 | 24 | 14 |
| 1955 | 44 | 25 | 19 |
| 1954 | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| 1953 | 28 | 18 | 10 |
| 1952 | 52 | 17 | 35 |
| 1951 | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| 1950 | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| 1949 | 38 | 20 | 18 |
| 1948 | 46 | 21 | 25 |
| 1947 | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| 1946 | 40 | 18 | 22 |
| 1945 | 33 | 17 | 16 |
| 1944 | 49 | 19 | 30 |
| 1943 | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| 1942 | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| 1941 | 35 | 22 | 13 |
| 1940 | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| 1939 | 48 | 27 | 21 |
| 1938 | 43 | 21 | 22 |
| 1937 | 44 | 26 | 18 |
| 1936 | 40 | 22 | 18 |
| 1935 | 36 | 25 | 11 |
| 1934 | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| 1933 | 36 | 22 | 14 |
| 1932 | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| 1931 | 25 | 10 | 15 |
| 1930 | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| 1929 | 23 | 17 | 6 |
| 1928 | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| 1927 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1926 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1925 | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| 1924 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1922 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1921 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1916 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Jerre (1970)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 7 |