Jerry
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Sacred name, spear ruler
Origin: Greek/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #907 in 2025 with 262 babies born.
History: Jerry is a diminutive of both Jerome and Gerald or Jeremy. It has been used as an independent given name in the United States since the 20th century. It is associated with comedian Jerry Seinfeld, musician Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, and cartoon mouse Jerry of Tom and Jerry.
Famous people named Jerry: Jerry Seinfeld (comedian)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Jerry? About 1 in 12,704 babies born in 2025 were named Jerry, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Jerry
What does the name Jerry mean?
Jerry means “Sacred name, spear ruler” from Greek/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Jerry?
Jerry has Greek/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Sacred name, spear ruler”.
How popular is Jerry?
Jerry ranked #906 in 2025 — given to 262 babies that year.
When was Jerry most popular?
Jerry peaked in 1947 with 18,791 babies registered that year.
Is Jerry a boy or girl name?
Jerry is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Jerrys in registered births are male.
Is the name Jerry rising or falling in popularity?
Jerry has fallen 305 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #601 in 2020 to #906 in 2025.
How long has Jerry been recorded?
Jerry appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.