MallowbyNames

Jarry

JARR-ee · Of uncertain origin; may be a variant of Jerry or a surname transferred to first name use.

Peak popularity
1942
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Jarry since 1940

Babies named Jarry per year in U.S. Social Security records.

36919401960198020002020Most births 1942Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1940s54
1950s40
1960s28
1970s11
1980s6
1990s0
2000s5
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Jarry is a rare name first recorded in the United States in 1940, reaching its peak in 1942. It has remained stable but extremely uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000. The name is likely a variant of Jerry or a surname used as a given name. Its usage has been minimal, and it has not appeared in top states or among popular names in any recent decade. Jarry remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a rare, mid-century inspired name.

Jarry is likely a variant of Jerry, itself a diminutive of Gerald or Jeremy, or a surname usage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1940 and saw modest use in the 1940s, peaking in 1942. It has remained rare and stable in usage since then.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jar

Variants: Jary

Sibling names for Jarry

Names that share Jarry's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Judy, Nancy, Sandra, Mary, Betty

Brothers: Jerry, Larry, Barry, Terry, Gary

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Jarry mean?
The meaning of Jarry is uncertain; it may be a variant of Jerry, which means 'spear ruler' (Gerald) or 'mighty with a spear' (Jeremy).
How popular is the name Jarry?
Jarry has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. It first appeared in 1940, peaked in 1942, and has remained rare, with very few births per year.
Is Jarry a boy or girl name?
Jarry is almost exclusively used for boys, though it can be considered unisex in theory.