Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerrye since 1932
Babies named Jerrye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 44 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 22 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrye is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the 1930s, first recorded in 1932. Its peak usage occurred in 1939, but overall the name has never been common. According to Social Security data, it has rarely appeared in recent decades, reflecting a stable but very low trajectory. The name is one of many creative feminine variants of masculine nicknames that were popular in the early to mid-20th century, alongside forms like Bobbie, Billie, and Jimmie. Jerrye never reached a high rank or a one-in-N statistic that placed it among widespread choices; its appeal likely lay in a familiar sound and a freshly feminine spelling.
Jerrye is a modern American feminine name, likely formed by adding the female '-e' suffix to Jerry, a common nickname for Gerald or Jerome. It first appeared on U.S. records in the 1930s and saw modest use, particularly in 1939 when it reached its peak. The name follows a pattern of creating feminine variants from masculine nicknames, common in mid-20th century America.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry
Sibling names for Jerrye
Names that share Jerrye's style, for a brother or sister.
