NAME PROFILE
Gerry
Gerry is a friendly diminutive of Gerald or Gerard, meaning 'rule of the spear.' it carries a legacy of mid-century approachability and suggests a person who is loyal, social, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,125 |
| Gender | Male (48% / 52%) |
| Peak year | 1957 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 2009 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 26%TX — 21%NY — 20%IL — 18%OH — 16%
Notable People
Gerry Adams (Politician) · Gerry Marsden (Musician) · Gerry Rafferty (Musician) · Gerry Anderson (Producer) · Gerry Mulligan (Musician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Jerry
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