Rising since 2001, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Jersi since 2001
Babies named Jersi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 142 |
| 2020s | 190 |
Meaning & origin
Jersi is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 2001. It is primarily given to girls and has been steadily rising in use, with its peak year in 2024. In 2025, the name ranked 4,067, with about 1 in 45,922 babies receiving it. The name is most popular in Louisiana, which led states for its usage. Jersi is a creative, contemporary invention, unattached to any traditional etymology, fitting a pattern of modern names that prioritize sound over historical roots.
Jersi is a 21st-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2001. It does not derive from an established etymological root and appears to be a creative respelling or invention, possibly inspired by the place name Jersey (the island) or by popular modern names ending in the 'see' sound, such as Kelsey, Macy, or Jersey itself. Its rise in use is part of a broader trend of unique, phonetically appealing names.
Where Jersi is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jersi, Jer, Sisi
Sibling names for Jersi
Names that share Jersi's style, for a brother or sister.
