Jerzy
Every Jerzy since 1968 — 322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerzy
Jerzy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,866 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 322 American babies have been named Jerzy — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jerzy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerzy 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,866 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 11 | #7,484 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,821 | 8 | #9,378 |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,318 | 11 | #7,328 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,966 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,392 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,462 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,398 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,252 | 5 | #13,124 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17,661 | 10 | #7,745 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15,464 | 5 | #12,959 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,413 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,358 | — | — |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,621 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,149 | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,898 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,210 | 6 | #11,745 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,577 | 6 | #11,579 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,002 | 11 | #7,156 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,632 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,098 | 10 | #7,233 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,800 | 13 | #5,703 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,598 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,472 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,626 |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,276 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,874 |
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Famous people named Jerzy
- Jerzy Grotowski Film director · 1933–1999
- Jerzy Skolimowski Film director · b. 1938
- Jerzy Kosiński Writer · 1933–1991
- Jerzy Kukuczka Mountaineer · 1948–1989
- Jerzy Popiełuszko Religious figure · 1947–1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerzy in 2025?
Jerzy ranked #12,866 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerzy?
322 babies have been named Jerzy in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerzy most popular?
Jerzy peaked in 2010, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Jerzy a boy or girl name?
Jerzy is used for both: about 43% of babies named Jerzy have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Jerzy rising or falling?
Jerzy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jerzy?
Well-known people named Jerzy include Jerzy Grotowski (film director), Jerzy Skolimowski (film director), Jerzy Kosiński (writer).