Jerry
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jerry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,091 babies have been named Jerry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,681 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,681
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Jerry
Jerry is a girl name .
Is Jerry a boy or girl name? Jerry is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,681 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #868. Jerry is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jerry is currently ranked #38,681 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerry include Jer, Jey, Jeie, and Jerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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