Jerry Burdett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerry Burdett — English
648K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerry Burdett is a name that combines English origins. The first name Jerry is a masculine given name of English origin. Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome. The surname Burdett: Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star Jerry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 648K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Jerry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Jerry

English

Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome.

Surname: Burdett

English

Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Jerry is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Jerry by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Jerry Burdett

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Jerry Burdett:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Jerry?
The first name Jerry originates from English. Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Geronimo, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, Jeronimo, or Jerome.
When was Jerry most popular?
The name Jerry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Burdett?
The surname Burdett originates from English. Colin Burdett (1931–2025), Australian basketball player Francis Burdett, 5th Baronet (1770–1844), English politician Henry Burdett (1847–1920), English financier and philanthropist John Burdett (born 1951), British crime novelist Peter Perez Burdett (c. 1734–1793), English cartographer, surveyor, artist, and draughtsman Ricky Burdett (born 1956), Professor of Urban Studies William Burdett, founded Alvecote Priory Christiana Burdett Campbell, (ca. 1723–1792) Colonial American innkeeper Lew Burdette, major league baseball player, 2-time All-Star
How common is the surname Burdett?
The surname Burdett is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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