Jerre
Jerre is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; God will exalt.
Origin and history
Jerre is a rare masculine variant of Jerry or Jeremiah, originating from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu. It carries the meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will exalt'. Although historically used in the United States during the mid-20th century, it is now extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
795 babies in the United States have been named Jerre since 1880. It ranks #3881 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 58 |
| 1930-1940 | 204 |
| 1940-1950 | 209 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 34 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jerre
- Jerre Mangione: Writer, Professor
- Jerre Stockton: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Jerre emerged as a rare spelling variation of the traditional diminutives Jerry and Gerry.
- Most recorded births for males named Jerre in the U.S. occurred between the 1930s and 1950s.