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Jerri
OriginDiminutive of Geraldine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
Meaning"ruler with the spear"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#13955
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Jerri
Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Jerri just might split the difference.
Jerri Manthey is a polarizing three-time contestant on Survivor.
Jerri is also given to boys.
Pronounced JER-ee.
As of October 2026, Jerri ranked #13955 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #382 in 1957.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #4,500
Boys #4,698
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Jerri on lists
Famous Jerris
- Jerri MantheyGirl
American reality TV personality of "Survivor: The Australian Outback", "Survivor: All Stars", and "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains"
Jerri in pop culture
- Jerri BlankGirl
main character from the tv show "Strangers with Candy"
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