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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jerson — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Jersie|Jerusalem
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Jerson

JER-sun · 2 syllables

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Boy
#4118
↑↑ Surging
#4118
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#3651 in 2022
5yr change
+1028 ranks
Birth frequency
7.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4118 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Jerson

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4118

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1028 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
EnglishModernPatronymicBoy2-syllable-son endingContemporaryMasculineRareGermanic Root
Character
strong determinationnatural leadershipindependent spiritpractical wisdomloyal friendship
STRONG
High confidence

Jerson is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4118 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1028 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4118 · very rare
Jerson at a Glance
Meaning:Son of Jere or Jer, likely from Jerome (sacred name) or Germanic roots meaning spear. A modern patronymic formation common in English-speaking cultures.
Language root:Germanic · English suffix -son
Peak rank:#3651 in 2022
5yr change:+1028 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JeremiahJeremyJericho◈Jameson◈Jefferson
Similar Style
JacksonEmerson◈HarrisonEaston◈Paxton◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jerson
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jerson · Overview
Summary

Jerson is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4118 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jerson scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1028 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Jerson carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jerson is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jerson.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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