NAME PROFILE
Jerid
Derived from the Old Norse word 'heilagr,' meaning 'holy,' 'blessed,' or 'sacred.' This name describes a person with a radiant and dependable spirit who embodies integrity and a protective, nurturing nature.
Key Stats
| Total births | 859 |
| Gender | Male (7% / 93%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 1995 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | German, Finnish, Russian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 67%TX — 17%WA — 8%OH — 8%AK — 0%
Notable People
Helga Hufflepuff (Founder of Hufflepuff House in the Harry Potter series) · Helga Pataki (Main character in the animated series Hey Arnold!) · Helga Dernesch (Renowned Austrian operatic soprano) · Helga Paris (Influential German street photographer) · Helga Feddersen (Celebrated German comedic actress and writer)
Nicknames & Diminutives
HelaHelgiHelly
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