Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Jerry
Endangered
Down 98.6% from peak
Peak era
1947
Peak births
18,794
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Jerry
How many people are named Jerry?
An estimated 321,608 living Americans are named Jerry.
How rare is Jerry?
Jerry is uncommon among babies today, with 262 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.6% from its 1947 peak.
How old is the typical Jerry?
The median age of a living American named Jerry is approximately 65 years, with most bearers falling between 52 and 74 years old.
Is Jerry still popular?
No. Jerry is endangered as a baby name, down 98.6% from its 1947 peak with 262 births in 2025.
Where is Jerry most common?
Jerry has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 3.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19472025
Peak year
1947
Decline from peak
98.6%
2025
262
All-time
615,102