Jeter
Jeter is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler, or giant.
Origin and history
Jeter is primarily known as a Dutch or Frisian surname derived from the given name Jetze or Jette, which is related to names meaning giant or rule. In the United States, its usage as a given name surged following the celebrated baseball career of Derek Jeter. Today it is an uncommon given name given to a small number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,057 babies in the United States have been named Jeter since 1880. It ranks #3628 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1685.
States where it is most popular
- NY (48.6 %)
- UT (14.5 %)
- TX (13.8 %)
- NC (10.1 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 58 |
| 1930-1940 | 31 |
| 1940-1950 | 22 |
| 1950-1960 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 12 |
| 2000-2010 | 200 |
| 2010-2019 | 433 |
| 2020-2029 | 242 |
Fun facts
- The name saw an increase in usage as a given name during Derek Jeter's prominent MLB career with the New York Yankees.
- Etymologically, Jeter originates as a Dutch and Frisian surname derived from the old Germanic roots for power or ruler.