Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerral since 1931
Babies named Jerral per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jerral's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 27 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerral is a rare American coinage that first appeared in official records in 1931. It likely developed from the popular name Jerry combined with the fashionable -all suffix seen in names like Darrell and Terrell. Although it peaked in usage in 1935, it never achieved widespread popularity and remained relatively stable in minimal use through the present. Its trajectory has been flat for decades, with no notable spikes or revival. The name has strong roots in the American tradition of inventive naming, particularly during the 1930s. By 2025, it remains a highly uncommon choice, reflecting a brief period of creativity in American naming conventions.
Jerral is a modern, invented name, likely formed by blending the name Jerry (itself a diminutive of Gerald or Jerome) with the suffix -all, possibly influenced by names like Darrell or Terrell. It emerged in the early 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1931 during a period when creative names with the -all ending were fashionable. Its usage has remained stable but rare, never reaching high popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry
Sibling names for Jerral
Names that share Jerral's style, for a brother or sister.
