Gerry Unisex

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationJER-ee / /ˈdʒɛri/

Irish; German

Meaning

Irish: spear ruler; German: rules with a spear

Historical & Cultural Background

Gerry is often considered a diminutive of Gerald or Gerard. The name has roots in both Irish and German cultures, reflecting different meanings associated with leadership and strength. It has been used in various forms across different regions, contributing to its popularity. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different decades.

Trend Summary

Gerry has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Garry
  • Gery

International Variants

  • Gérard (French)
  • Gerardo (Spanish)
  • Giorgio (Italian)

Famous people named Gerry

Gerry Adams is an Irish politician known for his role in the Northern Ireland peace process.

Gerry Rice is a prominent American sports journalist recognized for his coverage of the NBA.

Gerry Mulligan was an influential American jazz saxophonist and composer.

Gerry Anderson was a British television and film producer known for creating the Supermarionation series.

Fictional characters named Gerry

Gerry the Giraffe is a character in the children's book series 'Gerry the Giraffe' who teaches lessons about friendship.

Gerry is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' known for his quirky personality.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gerry was first seen in the United States in 1904. Gerry has ranked as high as #675 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Gerry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gerry (2009)

StateBirthsShare
TX 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19047
19055
19115
19146
191510
19169
191713
191822
191917
192010
192118
192221
19238
192420
192520
192640
192731
192842
192942
193063
193166
193274
193380
1934104
1935116
1936134
1937167
1938170
1939169
1940216
1941235
1942330
1943273
1944285
1945276
1946336
1947375
1948335
1949302
1950291
1951259
1952312
1953335
1954336
1955393
1956453
1957513
1958524
1959484
1960426
1961375
1962327
1963291
1964297
1965294
1966258
1967233
1968209
1969233
1970194
1971198
1972161
1973125
1974120
1975114
1976105
1977104
1978114
1979105
198095
198191
1982107
198379
198473
198576
198668
198768
198875
198973
199073
199159
199272
199364
199449
199544
199658
199737
199851
199935
200026
200138
200234
200336
200425
200534
200621
200724
200824
200931
201012
201116
20128
201317
201416
20157
201620
201713
20189
201916
202017
20218
20226
202311
20249