Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerin since 1974
Babies named Jerin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 24 |
| 1980s | 24 | 109 |
| 1990s | 18 | 154 |
| 2000s | 12 | 184 |
| 2010s | 0 | 77 |
| 2020s | 0 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Jerin is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1974. While it has never ranked in the top 1,000, it saw its peak usage in 2001. The name's trajectory has been stable over the past few decades, suggesting a consistent but low level of use. Though it has no strong ties to a particular top state, its sound fits with many contemporary boys' names. Jerin's etymology is unclear, but it likely emerged as a variant or modern coinage, which gives it a flexible, unanchored quality.
Jerin is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1974. It may be a modern variant of Jeron, which itself is a form of Jerome, or a creative respelling of Gerin. Its usage has remained relatively stable since the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jer, Rin
Sibling names for Jerin
Names that share Jerin's style, for a brother or sister.
