Jeri
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jeri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 258 babies have been named Jeri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jeri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,099 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,099
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jeri is also used as a girl name, ranked #10316.
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Jeri
Jeri is a boy name .
Is Jeri a boy or girl name? Jeri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,099 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,316. Jeri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Jeri is currently ranked #39,099 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Jeri include Jeremiah, Jeremy, Jeremias, Jerry, Jericho . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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