Jerrie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerrie is an English name that originated as a diminutive of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler.' It evolved from Gerald in Old English to Jerry in modern English, before settling into its current form. The name is associated with friendly traits and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is currently seen as warm and approachable.
The name Jerrie is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jerrie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jerrie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2903rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2942nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5385th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2504th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 769th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 906th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1749th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5746th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22968th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jerrie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerrie"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛri/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jerrie is a diminutive form of the name Gerald or a variant of Jerry, which itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah).
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerald (Old English), Jerry (English), Jerrie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a casual and friendly form of Jerry.
Variants & Derivatives
Jerry, Gerald, Gerry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jerrie is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Jerrie Cobb, an American aviator and record-setting pilot, Jerrie McGhee, an American politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerrie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jerrie"
"Jerrie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2903rd of 6773 | 125 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2942nd of 7552 | 149 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5385th of 10718 | 56 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2504th of 9107 | 223 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 769th of 9204 | 1,593 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 906th of 12526 | 2,324 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1749th of 19264 | 857 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5746th of 27321 | 227 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 22968th of 35406 | 27 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
94.57% 1080th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
52.85% 817th/1546 |
- |
25.92% 610th/2353 |
47.58% 736th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.99% 1002nd/2227 |
78.19% 1900th/2430 |
23.80% 679th/2853 |
34.02% 944th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
69.90% 2053rd/2937 |
- |
38.74% 1363rd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerrie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerrie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.