Rising since 1996, #3,240 for boys today.
Popularity of Jeter since 1912
Babies named Jeter per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 433 |
| 2020s | 242 |
Meaning & origin
Jeter has been in sporadic use since first recorded in 1912, but saw a notable increase beginning in 1996, coinciding with Derek Jeter's rise to fame with the New York Yankees. The name's trajectory has been rising, with its peak year in 2015 at rank 3,240. It is most popular in Indiana and New York, suggesting regional influences. With 1 in every 47,447 boys receiving the name in the latest year, Jeter remains a rare but recognizable choice, closely tied to the celebrated athlete.
Jeter originated as a Dutch surname, likely a variant of Jetter or Jette, which itself derives from a short form of Germanic names containing the element 'gisel' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'. As a given name, it came into use in the United States, possibly influenced by the prominence of baseball player Derek Jeter. The name has been recorded in U.S. Social Security data since 1912, with sporadic use through the 20th century.
Where Jeter is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Jeter
Names that share Jeter's style, for a brother or sister.
