Rising since 2014, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Jersei since 2011
Babies named Jersei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 156 |
Meaning & origin
Jersei is a modern coinage first recorded in 2011 in the United States, reflecting a trend of place-inspired and creatively spelled names. It peaked in popularity in 2023 at rank 5410, with about 1 in 69881 babies given the name in 2025. The name has been steadily rising since 2014, indicating growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding choices. Jersei is most popular in Texas, the top state for this name. Its style aligns with other -ee ending names like Kinsley and Paisley, contributing to its gradual rise in the 2020s.
Jersei is a recently coined name, likely derived from the place name Jersey (the largest of the Channel Islands). It may also be a respelling of other names like Jersey or a creative variant of Kersey or Jersie. The name appears to have emerged in the early 2010s in the United States, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names ending in -ee or -ey.
Where Jersei is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jers, Jersey
Sibling names for Jersei
Names that share Jersei's style, for a brother or sister.
