Jerry

Rank 752nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jerry was 752nd most popular baby name for boys and 1,558th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 336 babies were named Jerry in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 10,000 babies in the United States were named Jerry. Today, the average age of someone named Jerry is around 62 to 67 years old.

The name "Jerry" is not common today.

Nicknames for Jerry include Jer and Jez.

Jerry Meaning & Origin

The name Jerry often connotes a friendly, jovial person and may be of German origin meaning "ruler with a spear".

The name Jerry is described as amiable, high-spirited and entertaining.

Pronunciation

Jerry is pronounced jer-ry in English. The name Jerry has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jerry

  • The name Jerry has been used for notable fictional characters such as Jerry Mouse from the famous "Tom and Jerry" cartoon series.

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Geography

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