Jerison, of Latin origin, is a unique and distinctive given name for boys. It is derived from the Latin word 'Gerontius', which means 'old man'. However, Jerison is often considered to be a variant spelling of the more common name 'Jerison', with both names sharing similar pronunciation and meaning. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in countries such as France and Spain.
The name Jerison has seen a resurgence in popularity recently, with five births recorded in the past seven years (2012 to 2021), following a gap of nearly five years between 2007 and 2012. Prior to that, there were six births each in 2003 and 2004, indicating a brief peak in popularity during the early 2000s. Overall, Jerison has been given as a name to 32 newborns since 2003.