Jerze
A masculine Polish name derived from Greek meaning "farmer" or "agriculture".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Jerze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerze today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerze births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerze. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,184
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Jerze: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerze 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 Jerze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerze
The name Jerze originates from the Polish language and has its roots in the 15th century. It is believed to be a variant of the more common name Jerzy, which is the Polish form of the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker".
The earliest recorded use of the name Jerze can be found in Polish historical records from the late 15th century, where it was primarily used by members of the nobility and gentry. It is possible that the name was derived from the Greek name Georgios as a result of the influence of Byzantine culture on Poland during that time period.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Jerze was Jerze Ossolinski (1595-1650), a Polish nobleman, diplomat, and military leader who served as the Grand Crown Chancellor of Poland from 1638 until his death. He played a significant role in the Polish-Swedish War of 1626-1629 and was known for his diplomatic skills and loyalty to the Polish Crown.
Another prominent individual with the name Jerze was Jerze Lubomirski (1616-1667), a Polish noble, military commander, and politician who served as the Grand Crown Hetman of Poland from 1657 to 1667. He was a influential figure during the Swedish invasion of Poland, known as the Deluge, and is remembered for his efforts in defending the country against the invading Swedish forces.
In the realm of literature, Jerze Zimorowic (1597-1677) was a Polish poet and translator who is considered one of the most important figures of the Polish Renaissance. His works, including translations of classical authors such as Ovid and Virgil, were highly influential and contributed to the development of Polish literary culture.
The name Jerze also appeared in religious contexts, with Jerze Popieluszko (1947-1984) being a notable example. He was a Polish Roman Catholic priest and pro-democracy activist who was murdered by the Polish communist regime for his outspoken support of the Solidarity trade union movement and his opposition to the government's policies.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jerze was Jerze Dantyszek (1485-1548), a Polish Renaissance scholar, diplomat, and Bishop of Warmia. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of his time and was a prominent figure in the court of King Sigismund I the Old of Poland.
People
Jerze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerze 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
Jerze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerze 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Jerze a common name?
We classify Jerze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerze most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerze was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerze is about 3 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 Jerze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerze in the SSA data are male. 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 Jerze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerze 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 Jerze 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 Jerze as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.