Jersey
Jersey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Geographical place name, derived from Geirr's Island (Old Norse) or referring to the Channel Island.
Origin and history
Jersey is an English place-name transferred to a given name, originally referring to the largest of the Channel Islands. In recent years, its usage in the U.S. has seen a moderate increase, particularly as a modern geographic name. While historically rare, it is now occasionally chosen for both boys and girls.
Popularity in the United States
642 babies in the United States have been named Jersey since 1880. It ranks #4034 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1618.
States where it is most popular
- TX (36.6 %)
- GA (23.2 %)
- NC (14.6 %)
- OH (12.2 %)
- AL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 28 |
| 2000-2010 | 114 |
| 2010-2019 | 180 |
| 2020-2029 | 309 |
Fun facts
- The island name Jersey is believed to derive from the Old Norse personal name Geirr combined with 'ey', meaning island.
- Jersey belongs to the modern U.S. naming trend of using U.S. states, cities, and islands as given names.