Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Jery

Name: Popularity of the name Jery in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jery, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#2,686 (1960)

Total Babies

116

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1992

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2686

Peak Rank

116

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jery

Jery first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 10 Jerys were born — ranking #2,686 that year. As of 2026, Jery ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 116 Jerys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jery

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jery is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Giraf
Jeru
Jro
Jra
Sri
Shri
Sheree
Chri
Shree
Cheree
Chrie
Gee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jery

What does the name Jery mean?

Jery is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jery in 2026?

In 2026, Jery ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jery most popular?

Jery reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,686 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jery a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jery is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jery?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jery include Homar, Hobie, Pam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jery

Jery is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 116 births in the dataset. Jery's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,686. Use the chart and map above to compare Jery's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.