Declining since 1989, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Jerrick since 1966
Babies named Jerrick per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 168 |
| 1980s | 449 |
| 1990s | 539 |
| 2000s | 460 |
| 2010s | 378 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrick is a modern name that emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. First recorded in 1966, it reflects a broader trend of inventive name formation during that period, combining popular elements from longer names. The name reached its highest level of use in 1989, when it was given to the most boys on record, after which its popularity has been falling. While never extremely common, it appeared with some frequency in the 1980s and 1990s. As of 2025, Jerrick ranked 8,243 in the country, with an estimated incidence of 1 in every 189,786 male births. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular region, as its top states usage list is blank. Jerrick remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet uncommon.
Jerrick is a modern coinage, possibly formed by blending the popular name elements 'Jer-' (from names like Jeremy or Jeremiah) with the suffix '-rick' (as in Derrick or Kendrick). It first appeared in the mid-20th century and saw peak usage in the United States during the 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Rick
Variants: Jeric
Sibling names for Jerrick
Names that share Jerrick's style, for a brother or sister.
