Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerie since 1931
Babies named Jerie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 59 |
| 1970s | 16 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerie is a rare feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1931 and has never broken into the top 1000 names. Its peak year was 1945, during the mid-20th century when diminutive and nickname-style names were popular for girls. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, with only a handful of new registrations each year. As a variant of Jeri or Jerry, Jerie is likely a short form of Geraldine, a name that itself peaked earlier in the 20th century. Despite its obscurity, Jerie remains in sporadic use, keeping it in the broad landscape of American given names without ever achieving widespread popularity.
Jerie is a modern diminutive form, likely arising as a variant of Jeri or Jerry. These names often served as nicknames for Gerald (masculine) or Geraldine (feminine) in the early 20th century. The name saw modest use in the United States beginning in the 1930s, with a peak in the 1940s, but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeri, Jerry, J
Sibling names for Jerie
Names that share Jerie's style, for a brother or sister.
