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Jerry

Girl / Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jerry: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 6 births in 2015.

Of Hebrew origin as a diminutive of Jeremiah or Jeremy, Jerry means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." It emerged as an independent name in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, gaining particular traction in America before crossing the Atlantic. Its most iconic bearer is the American playwright and lyricist Jerry Herman, whose musicals *Hello, Dolly!* and *Mame* remain stage classics. In Scottish context, the name is also associated with the beloved children's television character Jerry from *Tom and Jerry*, whose antics have entertained generations since 1940. The name appears occasionally on Scottish birth registers, though it has never reached the heights of popularity seen in the United States. Variant forms include Gerry, which can also be a short form of Gerald or Gerard, and the more formal Jeremy.