Declining since 2022, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Jerzy since 1968
Babies named Jerzy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 | 17 |
| 1990s | 0 | 6 |
| 2000s | 72 | 53 |
| 2010s | 56 | 56 |
| 2020s | 12 | 40 |
Meaning & origin
Jerzy, a Polish form of George, has been used in the United States since 1968, though it remains rare. In 2025, it ranked 12,008th with a 1-in-341,615 chance of being chosen for a newborn. Its peak year was 2010, but usage has been declining since 2022. Despite its low frequency, Jerzy offers a distinctive Slavic alternative to the more common George, appealing to families with Polish heritage or those seeking a name with international flair. The name has no recorded top states, suggesting it is scattered across the country without strong regional concentration.
Jerzy is the Polish form of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The name gained popularity across Christian Europe due to Saint George, the legendary dragon-slayer and patron saint of England. In Poland, Jerzy has been a classic name for centuries, borne by several Polish kings and nobles.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jurek, Jerzyk
Sibling names for Jerzy
Names that share Jerzy's style, for a brother or sister.
