Jerrod
Jerrod is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
He descends or descent.
Origin and history
Jerrod is a modern variant spelling of the biblical Hebrew name Jared. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 20th century but has become far less common in recent years. Parents often choose it as an alternative spelling to traditional forms like Jared or Jerold.
Popularity in the United States
9,361 babies in the United States have been named Jerrod since 1880. It ranks #1246 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1840.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- OH (8.7 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 387 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,324 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,400 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,082 |
| 2000-2010 | 686 |
| 2010-2019 | 367 |
| 2020-2029 | 87 |
Famous people named Jerrod
- Jerrod Carmichael: Comedian, Actor
- Jerrod Niemann: Singer, Songwriter
- Jerrod Johnson: Athlete, Coach
Nicknames
Jerry, Rod
Fun facts
- Jerrod arose as a phonetic variant spelling of Jared, blending elements of names like Jerold and Jared.
- The spelling Jerrod saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.