Jerone
Every Jerone since 1922 — 1,328 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerone
Jerone is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1922, 1,328 American babies have been named Jerone. Its peak came in 1980, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jerone stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerone year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,057 |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,151 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,004 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,131 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,214 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,158 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,624 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,392 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,859 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,690 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,263 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,582 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,466 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,883 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,184 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,272 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,906 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,093 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,749 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,167 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,873 |
| 1965 | 14 | #2,217 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,474 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,820 |
| 1950 | 23 | #1,562 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,059 |
| 1940 | 9 | #2,575 |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,457 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,272 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,563 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerone in 2025?
Jerone did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jerone?
1,328 babies have been named Jerone in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerone most popular?
Jerone peaked in 1980, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Jerone a boy or girl name?
Jerone is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerone rising or falling?
Jerone is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.