Jere
Jere is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jere is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, historically used as a short form or variant of Jeremiah. It means 'appointed by God' or 'may God exalt'. Although it enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century, it is now an uncommon choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,278 babies in the United States have been named Jere since 1880. It ranks #1907 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- PA (33.3 %)
- TN (25.9 %)
- CA (11.6 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- GA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 91 |
| 1920-1930 | 279 |
| 1930-1940 | 858 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,018 |
| 1950-1960 | 887 |
| 1960-1970 | 562 |
| 1970-1980 | 234 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 88 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Jere
- Jere Burns: Actor
- Jere Lehtinen: Athlete, Ice Hockey Player
Nicknames
Jer
Fun facts
- Jere evolved primarily as a concise spelling variant of Jerry or a direct short form of Jeremiah.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the U.S. during the 1930s through the 1950s.