How Many People Are Named Jerry?

632,139

people in the United States are named Jerry

1 in 529 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#93

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1887%

Of US population

Peak Year

1947

19,260 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JER-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Diminutive of JEREMY, JEROME, GERALD, GERALDINE, and other names beginning with the same sound.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
2.7%
Male
97.3%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 69.7 years old

Young (<30) 27,298
4.3%
Adult (30–60) 133,221
21.1%
Senior (>60) 471,620
74.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 55,514
California 40,883
Ohio 31,892
North Carolina 30,633
Illinois 28,960
Tennessee 28,535
Indiana 24,471
Georgia 23,537
Alabama 23,203
Missouri 22,569

💡 Fun Facts About "Jerry"

  • 277 babies were named Jerry in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1947
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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