Jerry
girl nameJerry entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #272 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#272
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1278 |
| 1900s | #1087 |
| 1910s | #705 |
| 1920s | #477 |
| 1930s | #308 |
| 1940s | #325 |
| 1950s | #583 |
| 1960s | #956 |
| 1970s | #1533 |
| 1980s | #2634 |
| 1990s | #6669 |
| 2000s | #12931 |
| 2010s | #14124 |
Living bearers
About 8,800 people named Jerry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jerry alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jerry in 2025?
- Jerry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jerry most popular?
- Jerry peaked in 1940, reaching #272 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jerry with classmates?
- Jerry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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