Jerett is of American origin, derived from the English word 'jester'. It means 'entertainer' or 'fool', originally referring to a person who entertains by saying or doing amusing things. The name Jerett gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been used as both a given name and a surname.
The name Jerett experienced fluctuations in popularity from the mid-1970s to the early 2010s, with peaks in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The highest number of births recorded was 16 in 1983, while the lowest was 5 on two occasions: once in the late 1970s and again around the mid-2000s. Despite some variance over the years, Jerett remained a consistently present name choice throughout this period, with a total of 322 births recorded.