Jerry
A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, and similar male given names.
Every Jerry since 1880 — 632,416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerry
Jerry is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #907 in 2025 with 262 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 632,416 American babies have been named Jerry. Its peak came in 1947, when 19,263 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jerry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 262 | #907 |
| 2024 | — | — | 279 | #866 |
| 2023 | — | — | 287 | #848 |
| 2022 | — | — | 341 | #751 |
| 2021 | — | — | 354 | #729 |
| 2020 | — | — | 457 | #601 |
| 2019 | — | — | 381 | #676 |
| 2018 | — | — | 455 | #600 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,909 | 496 | #554 |
| 2016 | — | — | 597 | #503 |
| 2015 | — | — | 603 | #488 |
| 2014 | — | — | 656 | #452 |
| 2013 | — | — | 636 | #449 |
| 2012 | — | — | 620 | #444 |
| 2011 | — | — | 724 | #393 |
| 2010 | — | — | 750 | #384 |
| 2009 | — | — | 820 | #370 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,127 | 1,049 | #319 |
| 2007 | — | — | 996 | #322 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,010 | #318 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,641 | 1,046 | #315 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,375 | 1,088 | #293 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,662 | 1,089 | #286 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,793 | 1,041 | #286 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,302 | 1,256 | #261 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,478 | 1,251 | #264 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,799 | 1,516 | #200 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,292 | 2,186 | #146 |
| 1985 | 48 | #2,189 | 2,423 | #116 |
| 1980 | 57 | #1,893 | 3,189 | #94 |
| 1975 | 74 | #1,418 | 4,311 | #65 |
| 1970 | 115 | #1,063 | 7,422 | #45 |
| 1965 | 114 | #961 | 9,015 | #41 |
| 1960 | 158 | #829 | 11,835 | #37 |
| 1955 | 218 | #630 | 12,975 | #33 |
| 1950 | 352 | #430 | 15,261 | #24 |
| 1945 | 414 | #335 | 14,704 | #20 |
| 1940 | 522 | #272 | 15,213 | #14 |
| 1935 | 414 | #297 | 8,452 | #22 |
| 1930 | 362 | #347 | 3,891 | #51 |
| 1925 | 232 | #455 | 1,625 | #107 |
| 1920 | 167 | #553 | 1,043 | #144 |
| 1915 | 80 | #744 | 801 | #147 |
| 1910 | 33 | #746 | 251 | #131 |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,126 | 177 | #121 |
| 1900 | 15 | #995 | 205 | #113 |
| 1895 | — | — | 102 | #152 |
| 1890 | — | — | 103 | #137 |
| 1885 | — | — | 115 | #119 |
| 1880 | — | — | 136 | #99 |
Famous people named Jerry
- Jerry Brown Politician · b. 1938
- Jerry Lewis Actor · 1926–2017
- Jerry Lee Lewis Musician · b. 1935
- Jerry Stiller Actor · 1927–2020
- Jerry Goldsmith Composer · 1929–2004
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jerry mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Gerald, Gerard, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jared, Jerome, Jermaine, Jerrold, and similar male given names.
How popular is the name Jerry in 2025?
Jerry ranked #907 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 262 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerry?
632,416 babies have been named Jerry in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerry most popular?
Jerry peaked in 1947, when 19,263 newborns received the name.
Is Jerry a boy or girl name?
Jerry is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerry rising or falling?
Jerry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jerry?
Well-known people named Jerry include Jerry Brown (politician), Jerry Lewis (actor), Jerry Lee Lewis (musician).