Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerilee since 1942
Babies named Jerilee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 57 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerilee is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1942. It likely blends the nickname Jerry (itself a diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) with the popular suffix Lee. The name reached its highest popularity in 1955, and it has remained in steady but rare use ever since. Jerilee has never appeared on the national top 1,000 rankings. It reflects the mid-20th century fashion for compound and feminine invented names, alongside similar names like Jerrie and Sherilee. Unlisted as a top state name, Jerilee has seen scattered use across the country.
Jerilee first appeared in the United States during the 1940s, likely as a creative combination of the name Jerry (a diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) and the popular suffix -lee or the name Lee. It may also be a feminine elaboration of Jerry. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, reaching its peak in 1955. It has remained in occasional use since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Lee
Sibling names for Jerilee
Names that share Jerilee's style, for a brother or sister.
