Jerry
Jerry is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear (from Gerald/Geraldine) or sacred name (from Jerome).
Origin and history
Jerry is a historic diminutive of names like Geraldine, Gerald, or Jerome, but it has also been given as an independent legal name for females. Historically used for both sexes in the United States, its usage as a given name for girls peaked in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
17,314 babies in the United States have been named Jerry since 1880. It ranks #1159 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.1 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- OK (6.5 %)
- LA (6.1 %)
- GA (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 120 |
| 1910-1920 | 787 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,177 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,151 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,981 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,528 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,234 |
| 1970-1980 | 730 |
| 1980-1990 | 394 |
| 1990-2000 | 150 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Jerry
- Jerry Hall: Model, Actress
Fun facts
- Jerry saw moderate popularity for females in the U.S. during the 1930s through 1950s.
- While more common for males, Jerry was frequently registered for females as a standalone given name or nickname for Geraldine.