Jerrie
Jerrie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Appointed by God; ruling with a spear.
Origin and history
Jerrie is a feminine variant of Jerry, traditionally derived as a diminutive for names like Geraldine or Jeroldine, as well as a short form for Jeremiah or Gerald. It saw its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is an extremely rare choice for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,251 babies in the United States have been named Jerrie since 1880. It ranks #2385 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.3 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- GA (9.9 %)
- AL (9.1 %)
- NC (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 59 |
| 1920-1930 | 220 |
| 1930-1940 | 705 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,413 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,197 |
| 1960-1970 | 939 |
| 1970-1980 | 436 |
| 1980-1990 | 177 |
| 1990-2000 | 94 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jerrie
- Jerrie Cobb: Aviator, Pilot
- Jerrie Mock: Aviator, Author
Fun facts
- Jerrie Cobb was a famous American aviator and part of the Mercury 13 group of women who underwent astronaut testing in the 1960s.
- The spelling with an '-ie' suffix gained popularity in the 1930s and 1940s as a feminine alternative to Jerry.