Jerod
Jerod is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He descends or descent.
Origin and history
Jerod is a variant spelling of Jared, derived from the Hebrew name Yared. It peaked in U.S. popularity during the late 20th century alongside other spelling variations. Today, it is a relatively rare masculine name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
6,014 babies in the United States have been named Jerod since 1880. It ranks #1558 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.2 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
- OH (7 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 156 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,547 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,270 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,324 |
| 2000-2010 | 506 |
| 2010-2019 | 138 |
| 2020-2029 | 36 |
Famous people named Jerod
- Jerod Mayo: American football player, Coach
- Jerod Ward: Basketball player
Nicknames
Jare, Jerry
Fun facts
- Jerod emerged as an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional biblical name Jared.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1970s and 1980s.