Jerzy

Q: What is the origin of Jerzy?

Jerzy is of Polish origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Jerzy?

According to the latest SSA data, Jerzy is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Jerzy a boy name?

Jerzy is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Farmer, Earthworker"

Polish form of George, deriving from Greek georgos meaning farmer, widely borne in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

Themes:polishgeorgefarmersaintmasculine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Jerzy

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Jerzy did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Jerzy Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Jerzy.

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jery

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jie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Jerzy

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Jerzy mean?

Jerzy means "Farmer, Earthworker". Polish form of George, deriving from Greek georgos meaning farmer, widely borne in Poland and among Polish diaspora comm

What is the origin of Jerzy?

Jerzy is of Polish origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Jerzy?

According to the latest SSA data, Jerzy is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Jerzy a boy name?

Jerzy is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Jerzy?

Popular nicknames for Jerzy include jery, jerz, jie, jy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Jerzy?

There are many names similar to Jerzy in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginPolish, Greek

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withJ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Antoni Andrzej Arek Bartosz Bartlomiej

Sisters

Aniela Anetta Alicja Agnieszka Ewelina

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