Jerri
Jerri is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler (if from Geraldine) or sacred name (if from Jerome).
Origin and history
Jerri originated as an English diminutive variant of names such as Geraldine or Jerome, often adopting the '-i' feminine spelling suffix popularized in the mid-20th century. Its peak usage in the United States occurred during the mid-to-late 1900s. Today, it is a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
15,506 babies in the United States have been named Jerri since 1880. It ranks #1251 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2053.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- CA (10 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- IN (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 38 |
| 1930-1940 | 226 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,449 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,215 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,925 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,617 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,171 |
| 1990-2000 | 538 |
| 2000-2010 | 179 |
| 2010-2019 | 100 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Famous people named Jerri
- Jerri Manthey: Actress, Reality TV Personality
Nicknames
Jer, Jeri
Fun facts
- The '-i' suffix was widely adopted in mid-20th-century America to create feminine variations of traditionally masculine-sounding nicknames like Jerry.