Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerrie since 1913
Babies named Jerrie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 | 5 |
| 1920s | 220 | 13 |
| 1930s | 705 | 66 |
| 1940s | 1,413 | 98 |
| 1950s | 1,197 | 65 |
| 1960s | 939 | 66 |
| 1970s | 436 | 27 |
| 1980s | 177 | 5 |
| 1990s | 94 | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrie first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1913, but saw its greatest use during the mid-20th century, reaching a peak in 1942. The name is a variant of Jerry, often used as a feminine form, and shares the strong, straightforward sound of other mid-century nickname names. While it has fallen out of the top rankings, its trajectory remains stable in current years, suggesting continued but infrequent use. Historically, Jerrie was most common in states with large populations, though specific top states are not recorded in the available data.
Jerrie is a diminutive or variant of Jerry, itself a nickname for Gerald (from Old German 'ger' meaning spear and 'wald' meaning rule) or Geraldine, the feminine form. It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as an informal given name in its own right, often used as a feminine spelling variant of Jerry.
Where Jerrie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jerrie
Names that share Jerrie's style, for a brother or sister.
