Jeri
Jeri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jeri
- A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is Jeri?
Since 1880, 22,637 girls and 377 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeri (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #299 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #1603 in 1945. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Jeri
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Jeri FAQ
What does the name Jeri mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn, also used as a formal given name.
How popular is the name Jeri?
Since 1880, 22,637 girls and 377 boys in the U.S. have been named Jeri (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #299 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #1603 in 1945. In 2025, 7 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Jeri a boy or girl name?
Jeri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,637 girls and 377 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.