Jerry
Peaked at #14 nationally in 1940, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Jerry has been recorded 3% of the time for girls and 97% of the time for boys.
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Jerry — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#272
in 1940
Last ranked
#14905
in 2017
Years tracked
108
1899–2017
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1899, Jerry reached its peak popularity for girls in 1940, ranking #272 nationally with 522 babies given the name that year.
Jerry hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2017, when it stood at #14905.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | #14,905 | 6 |
| 2008 | #13,124 | 8 |
| 2005 | #17,639 | 5 |
| 2004 | #13,374 | 7 |
| 2003 | #14,662 | 6 |
| 2002 | #12,793 | 7 |
| 2001 | #14,301 | 6 |
| 2000 | #9,478 | 10 |
Jerry — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#14
in 1940
Current rank
#867
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Jerry reached its peak popularity for boys in 1940, ranking #14 nationally with 15,213 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #452 (2014) to #867 (2024) — a 48% drop.
As of 2024, Jerry ranks #867 nationally for boys, with 277 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #867 | 277 |
| 2023 | #846 | 287 |
| 2022 | #750 | 341 |
| 2021 | #729 | 354 |
| 2020 | #601 | 456 |
| 2019 | #676 | 381 |
| 2018 | #599 | 455 |
| 2017 | #554 | 496 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Jerry most popular?
Jerry was most popular in 1940, when it ranked #14 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Jerry becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Jerry?
At least 632,139 babies have been recorded with the name Jerry in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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