Jersei
A variant spelling of Jersey, an English name of French origin meaning "grassy".
Name Census estimates that about 195 living Americans carry the first name Jersei. It is a predominantly female name (96.9% of registrations). The average person named Jersei today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jersei births was 2023 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jersei. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
195
~ 1 in 1,757,715 Americans
Peak year
2023
38 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2021 SSA rank
#5,064
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Jersei
Jersei leans heavily female at 96.9% of total registrations, but 6 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Jersei as a male name
- Ranked #11,364 in 2021
- 6 male births in 2021
- Peak: 2021 (6 births)
Jersei as a female name
- Ranked #5,064 in 2024
- 26 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2023 (38 births)
Popularity
Jersei: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jersei from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 139 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jersei by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jersei during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jerseis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jersei
The name Jersei originates from the ancient Phoenician language, which was spoken in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean around 1200 BC. It is derived from the Phoenician word "yersei," which means "to weave" or "to braid." This connection to textile-related activities suggests that the name may have been associated with the profession of weaving or the production of textiles in the ancient Phoenician culture.
One of the earliest known references to the name Jersei can be found in the ancient Phoenician inscriptions discovered in the city of Byblos, dating back to the 8th century BC. These inscriptions mention a person named "Jersei-baal," which translates to "Jersei is the lord" or "Jersei is the master."
In the 5th century BC, the Greek historian Herodotus mentioned a Phoenician explorer named Jersei in his writings. According to Herodotus, Jersei was one of the first explorers to venture beyond the Strait of Gibraltar and navigate the Atlantic Ocean.
During the Roman era, the name Jersei appeared in various historical records and inscriptions. One notable individual was Jersei of Carthage (c. 150 BC – c. 120 BC), a Punic scholar and poet who wrote about the history and culture of the Phoenician civilization.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jersei resurfaced in various European regions. One notable figure was Jersei of Verona (c. 1170 – c. 1240), an Italian scholar and philosopher who contributed to the development of scholastic philosophy.
Another historically significant individual was Jersei of Antioch (c. 1280 – c. 1350), a Syrian merchant and explorer who traveled extensively along the Silk Road and documented his journeys in a series of travelogues.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jersei gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One prominent figure was Jersei Bellini (c. 1430 – c. 1516), a Venetian painter and the founder of the Bellini family of artists.
In the 17th century, Jersei Descartes (1596 – 1650), a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and physics, earning him the title of "Father of Modern Philosophy."
People
Jersei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jersei as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jersei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jersei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 195 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jersei going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,757,715 US residents.
Is Jersei a common name?
We classify Jersei as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 196 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jersei most popular?
The single biggest year for Jersei was 2023, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jersei is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jersei in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jersei a female name?
Yes, 96.9% of people registered as Jersei in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jersei still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jersei in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jersei can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jersei?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.