Jerry
Jerry is a diminutive of Gerald or Jerome, with Germanic roots meaning 'spear ruler' (Gerald) or Greek origins meaning 'sacred name' (Jerome). It became a popular given name in its own right during the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
#867 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a warm, down-to-earth quality that ages well
- •Often associated with mid-century America but remains timeless
- •Can stand alone or serve as a nickname for more formal names
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Famous People
Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian and actor
Jerry Garcia
Musician and Grateful Dead founder
Jerry Lewis
Actor and comedian
Jerry Rice
Hall of Fame NFL wide receiver
Statistics
614,825
Total births since 1880
1947
Peak year
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