Jerod
Meaningdescent · English form of Jared
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #493 in 1980
5 babies were named Jerod in the US in 2025. It has climbed 14 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1936–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jerod you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jerod, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jerod would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJerod first shows up in US birth records in 1936, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 89 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1980, when it ranked #493. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJerod was 20× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 17,391 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningJerod is an English form of Jared, which means “descent”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Jerod
Jerod is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “descent”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-rod”. US birth records list Jerod for boys from 1936 to 2025, in 69 of those 90 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #493 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 2.8 | 360,360 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1950s | 0.9 | 1,136,364 boys |
| 1960s | 8.7 | 114,548 boys |
| 1970s | 94 | 10,583 boys |
| 1980s | 124 | 8,068 boys |
| 1990s | 68 | 14,728 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 39,216 boys |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 136,799 boys |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 289,855 boys |
Other spellings of Jerod
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jerod
What does the name Jerod mean?
Jerod means “descent” in English, as a form of Jared.
What is the origin of the name Jerod?
Jerod has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jerod a boy or girl name?
Jerod is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jerod?
Jerod ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#493).