Find out how popular the first name Jerrie has been for the last 34 years (from 1974 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jerrie by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Jerrie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 97% of people named Jerrie being female.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Jerrie.

The history of the first name Jerrie

The name Jerrie is believed to have its origins in the Old English language. It is derived from the Germanic root word "ger," which means "spear" or "lance." This root word can also be found in other names such as Gerald, Gertrude, and Gervase.

During the Middle Ages, the name Jerrie was primarily used as a diminutive or pet form of the name Jeremiah. Jeremiah was a popular biblical name taken from the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, who lived in the 7th century BC. The name Jeremiah means "exalted by the Lord" in Hebrew.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrie can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Jerrie de Bois, who held estates in Hertfordshire.

In the 13th century, there was a notable French troubadour and poet named Jerrie de Vignoles, who was renowned for his lyrical compositions and love poems. He was active during the reign of King Henry III of England and is believed to have been born around 1200.

During the Renaissance period, a Dutch artist named Jerrie van Heemskerck (1498-1567) gained fame for his portraits and religious paintings. He was a prominent member of the Haarlem school of painting and is considered one of the pioneers of the Dutch Renaissance art movement.

In the 18th century, an English author and playwright named Jerrie Collier (1718-1789) wrote several successful plays and satires, including "The Jealous Wife" and "The Clandestine Marriage." He was a prominent figure in the London literary circles of his time.

Another notable figure in history with the name Jerrie was Jerrie West (1938-2020), an American basketball player and coach. He was a two-time NBA champion as a player with the Los Angeles Lakers and later served as a successful head coach for several teams, including the Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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