Jerri

Jerri: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Meaning and origin of Jerri

  • A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn, also used as a formal given name.

How popular is Jerri?

6U.S. babies in 2025
#382peak rank (1957)
15,785babies since 1880

Since 1880, 15,506 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerri (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #382 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #2594 in 1959. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Jerri FAQ

What does the name Jerri mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn, also used as a formal given name.

How popular is the name Jerri?

Since 1880, 15,506 girls and 279 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerri (98% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #382 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #2594 in 1959. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Jerri a boy or girl name?

Jerri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 15,506 girls and 279 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.