Jeri
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jeri: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1987.
A short form or feminine variant of Gerald, Jeri has roots in Old Germanic, derived from *ger* meaning "spear" and *wald* meaning "rule," thus giving it the sense of "spear ruler." The name gained visibility through the American actress Jeri Ryan, best known for her role as Seven of Nine in *Star Trek: Voyager*, and the acclaimed singer-songwriter Jeri Southern, who moved from jazz to composing for films and television. While less common in Scotland than in the United States, the name shares its core with the Scottish place name Geraldine, which appears in a few small settlements. Variants like Geri and Jerry offer different spelling options, with Jeri feeling distinctly modern and stylishly concise.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19873 babies
- Latest (1987)
- #5823 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1987
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y