Jerry Unisex
Origin(s)
Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God will uplift; English: diminutive of Gerald
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jerry is often considered a diminutive of Gerald, which has Germanic roots meaning 'rule of the spear.' In Hebrew, Jerry is derived from the name Jeremiah, which means 'God will uplift.' The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been used as both a standalone name and a nickname for various names.
Trend Summary
The name Jerry has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.
Similar Names
Jared, Jeremy, Jesse, Joey, Jordan, Jaxon, Jasper, Jett
Variants
- Gerald
- Jerome
International Variants
- Gérard (French)
- Gerardo (Spanish)
- Jérôme (French)
Famous people named Jerry
Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian and actor best known for his television show 'Seinfeld.'.
Jerry Rice is a former professional American football player, widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
Jerry Bruckheimer is a prominent film and television producer known for producing blockbuster films like 'Pirates of the Caribbean.'.
Jerry Springer was a television presenter and former politician, famous for hosting 'The Jerry Springer Show.'.
Fictional characters named Jerry
Jerry Mouse is a character from the 'Tom and Jerry' franchise, known for his clever antics against Tom the cat.
Jerry Gergich is a character from the television series 'Parks and Recreation,' known for his kind-hearted nature and humorous misfortunes.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jerry was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jerry has ranked as high as #37 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in Texas, Indiana, California, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jerry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jerry (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 36 | |
| IN | 19 | |
| CA | 17 | |
| OH | 14 | |
| NY | 13 | |
| NC | 12 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| AL | 11 | |
| FL | 9 | |
| MS | 9 | |
| GA | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| SC | 8 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| WI | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 136 |
| 1881 | 97 |
| 1882 | 105 |
| 1883 | 107 |
| 1884 | 121 |
| 1885 | 115 |
| 1886 | 125 |
| 1887 | 98 |
| 1888 | 92 |
| 1889 | 110 |
| 1890 | 103 |
| 1891 | 107 |
| 1892 | 117 |
| 1893 | 118 |
| 1894 | 127 |
| 1895 | 102 |
| 1896 | 94 |
| 1897 | 118 |
| 1898 | 143 |
| 1899 | 111 |
| 1900 | 205 |
| 1901 | 116 |
| 1902 | 148 |
| 1903 | 112 |
| 1904 | 177 |
| 1905 | 177 |
| 1906 | 146 |
| 1907 | 165 |
| 1908 | 198 |
| 1909 | 192 |
| 1910 | 251 |
| 1911 | 238 |
| 1912 | 405 |
| 1913 | 493 |
| 1914 | 649 |
| 1915 | 801 |
| 1916 | 885 |
| 1917 | 861 |
| 1918 | 986 |
| 1919 | 917 |
| 1920 | 1,043 |
| 1921 | 1,114 |
| 1922 | 1,197 |
| 1923 | 1,276 |
| 1924 | 1,466 |
| 1925 | 1,625 |
| 1926 | 1,934 |
| 1927 | 2,215 |
| 1928 | 2,588 |
| 1929 | 2,991 |
| 1930 | 3,891 |
| 1931 | 4,371 |
| 1932 | 5,303 |
| 1933 | 6,065 |
| 1934 | 7,135 |
| 1935 | 8,451 |
| 1936 | 9,270 |
| 1937 | 10,302 |
| 1938 | 12,172 |
| 1939 | 13,729 |
| 1940 | 15,213 |
| 1941 | 16,799 |
| 1942 | 17,487 |
| 1943 | 17,729 |
| 1944 | 16,283 |
| 1945 | 14,702 |
| 1946 | 17,568 |
| 1947 | 18,791 |
| 1948 | 16,808 |
| 1949 | 15,870 |
| 1950 | 15,262 |
| 1951 | 15,165 |
| 1952 | 14,438 |
| 1953 | 13,902 |
| 1954 | 13,682 |
| 1955 | 12,975 |
| 1956 | 12,620 |
| 1957 | 13,284 |
| 1958 | 12,917 |
| 1959 | 12,326 |
| 1960 | 11,837 |
| 1961 | 11,377 |
| 1962 | 10,576 |
| 1963 | 10,188 |
| 1964 | 9,608 |
| 1965 | 9,014 |
| 1966 | 8,429 |
| 1967 | 7,779 |
| 1968 | 7,449 |
| 1969 | 7,283 |
| 1970 | 7,422 |
| 1971 | 6,572 |
| 1972 | 5,597 |
| 1973 | 5,097 |
| 1974 | 4,663 |
| 1975 | 4,312 |
| 1976 | 4,070 |
| 1977 | 3,745 |
| 1978 | 3,427 |
| 1979 | 3,446 |
| 1980 | 3,191 |
| 1981 | 3,056 |
| 1982 | 2,942 |
| 1983 | 2,758 |
| 1984 | 2,457 |
| 1985 | 2,423 |
| 1986 | 2,267 |
| 1987 | 2,233 |
| 1988 | 2,266 |
| 1989 | 2,164 |
| 1990 | 2,186 |
| 1991 | 1,999 |
| 1992 | 1,769 |
| 1993 | 1,727 |
| 1994 | 1,615 |
| 1995 | 1,516 |
| 1996 | 1,609 |
| 1997 | 1,458 |
| 1998 | 1,398 |
| 1999 | 1,300 |
| 2000 | 1,251 |
| 2001 | 1,256 |
| 2002 | 1,041 |
| 2003 | 1,089 |
| 2004 | 1,087 |
| 2005 | 1,045 |
| 2006 | 1,010 |
| 2007 | 995 |
| 2008 | 1,049 |
| 2009 | 820 |
| 2010 | 749 |
| 2011 | 723 |
| 2012 | 619 |
| 2013 | 636 |
| 2014 | 656 |
| 2015 | 603 |
| 2016 | 597 |
| 2017 | 496 |
| 2018 | 455 |
| 2019 | 381 |
| 2020 | 456 |
| 2021 | 354 |
| 2022 | 341 |
| 2023 | 287 |
| 2024 | 277 |