Nery
Nery is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My light or candle of the Lord.
Origin and history
Nery is a given name of Hebrew origin, often considered a variant or short form of Neriah, meaning 'candle of the Lord' or 'my light'. It is also used in Spanish-speaking cultures as a modern given name or nickname. In the United States, it remains a rare choice, primarily given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,563 babies in the United States have been named Nery since 1880. It ranks #3183 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1770.
States where it is most popular
- CA (53.6 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- GA (3.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 212 |
| 2000-2010 | 685 |
| 2010-2019 | 390 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Famous people named Nery
- Nery Castillo: Soccer Player
- Nery Pumpido: Soccer Player, Manager
Fun facts
- Nery shares etymological roots with the biblical name Neriah, which means light or lamp of God.