Jerron Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJER-on / /ˈdʒɛrɒn/English; African American
Meaning
English: modern variant of Jerome; African American: derived from Jerron
Historical & Cultural Background
Jerron is a modern name that emerged in the 20th century, primarily within African American communities. It is often considered a variant of the name Jerome, which has roots in the Greek name Hieronymos. The name Jerome itself has been popularized by various saints and historical figures. Jerron reflects a trend of creating unique names that maintain a connection to traditional roots.
Trend Summary
Jerron has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among African American families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jeron
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerron was first seen in the United States in 1960. Jerron has ranked as high as #1133 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Jerron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jerron (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1973 | 18 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1979 | 36 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 40 |
| 1982 | 39 |
| 1983 | 39 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 49 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 55 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 59 |
| 1994 | 44 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 29 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 47 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |