Boy nameCurrently #11,522 in the USFalling
Jerek
2 syllablesPeak year: 20135 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jerek's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jerek's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jerek |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Jerek through the decades
- Jerek peaked in 2013, when 24 babies were named Jerek in the US.
- The 2000s were Jerek's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Jerek has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jerek currently ranks #11,522 in the US and is cooling off.