Jerry

Jerry is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 277 boys in the United States.

Jerry at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɛɹi/

About the name Jerry

Jerry belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jerry first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #14 in 1940, and in 2024 277 babies received the name — 614,825 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jerry in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#14 in 1940
Peak year
1947
Babies named Jerry in 2024
277
Total since 1880
614,825

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jerry mean?

The meaning of Jerry is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jerry a boy or girl name?

Jerry is a boy name. In 2024, 277 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jerry?

Jerry comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Jerry?

Jerry first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #14 in 1940, and 277 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Jerry?

Jerry is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɛɹi/ (IPA).

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