Jerzey Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
13% Masculine / 87% Feminine
Meaning:
Jerzey is a variation of the name Jersey, which means 'island of Geirr' or 'ruler with the spear'.
Meaning of the Name Jerzey
Jerzey is a variation of the name Jersey, which is derived from the name of the British Channel Island. The name Jersey itself is believed to have originated from the Old Norse language and means 'island of Geirr'. Geirr was a Viking name meaning 'spear'. Jerzey can also be seen as a variant of the name Jerry, which is a diminutive of the English name Gerald meaning 'ruler with the spear'.
Popularity of the Name Jerzey
The popularity for the name Jerzey peaked in popularity in the year 2009 with 33 births, which ranked number 7,810 out of 32,263 unique names for that year. Jerzey had the most female births in 2009 with 33, which ranked number 4,479 out of 20,192 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 14, which ranked number 5,972 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jerzey has increased sharply over the last ten years from 17 births to 23 births, an increase of 35.29%. Among females, Jerzey has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 15 births, a decline of -11.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jerzey
- 20 Year Trend of Jerzey: 76.92%
- 10 Year Trend of Jerzey: 35.29%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jerzey: -11.76%
Popularity of Jerzey by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jerzey. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jerzey in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jerzey is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jerzey
- Total Births of Jerzey: 24 (3.07%)
- Female Births of Jerzey: 15 (-1.24%)
Given the upward trend of Jerzey over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.07% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jerzey have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 15 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.24%.