Jerry
Jerry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษษนi/
Meaning and origin of Jerry
- A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, and similar male given names.
- A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn.
Etymology
Clipping + -y.
How popular is Jerry?
Since 1880, 17,314 girls and 615,102 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerry (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #272 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1940. In 2025 it ranked #907 for boys, with 262 babies given the name.
Names similar to Jerry
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Jerry
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Jerry FAQ
What does the name Jerry mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, and similar male given names. A diminutive of the female given names Geraldine and Jerilyn. Clipping + -y.
How popular is the name Jerry?
Since 1880, 17,314 girls and 615,102 boys in the U.S. have been named Jerry (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #272 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1940. In 2025 it ranked #907 for boys, with 262 babies given the name.
Is Jerry a boy or girl name?
Jerry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 17,314 girls and 615,102 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.