The nameJerry
Jerry is an English nickname, given quietly in France from the 1960s to the 1990s.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
It is a short form of Gerald or Jeremy.
Origin
English.
History
Found in France since the late 1930s, Jerry peaked there in the 1970s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Jerry
Jerry in France
4723rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1976peak year (45 births)
1,590babies named Jerry in France since 1900
Jerry was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 360 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Jerry. Its rise began around 1937, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Jerry in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jerry mean?
It is a short form of Gerald or Jeremy.
What is the origin of the name Jerry?
English.
Is Jerry a girl's or a boy's name?
Jerry is a boy's name.