Jerry is a distinctive choice, ranked #2444 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Jerry in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2444
US Rank #867
About the Name Jerry
Jerry has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1065 places in five years. It was most popular in 2002 at #1033 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jerry is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #867, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jerry
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Jerry per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jerry in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jerry has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1065 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1033 in 2002. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Jerry is more popular in the US (#867) than in the UK (#2444). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jerry include: Jerry Brown — Edmund Gerald Brown Jr.; Brigadier Jerry — Robert Russell, better known by the stage name Brigadier Jerry, is a Jamaican dancehall reggae deejay known for his "cultural" lyrics.; Jerry Greenfield — Jerry Greenfield is an American businessman, philanthropist, and activist..
Jerry ranks #867 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
9
UK babies named Jerry (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1065 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jerry
Likely around 1 other Jerry in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Jerry
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. is an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as the 34th and 39th governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019.
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Jerry Michael Reinsdorf is an American sports executive and businessman who is the owner of the NBA's Chicago Bulls and MLB's Chicago White Sox. He started his professional life as a tax attorney with the Internal Revenue Service.