Jerry Gunderson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerry Gunderson — English
648K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerry Gunderson 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 Gunderson: Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G. 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: Gunderson

English

Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G.

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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 Gunderson

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 Gunderson:

4
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Gunderson?
The surname Gunderson originates from English. Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson; 1971), American cyclist Carl Gunderson (1864–1933), American politician, South Dakota State Senate Eric Gunderson (psychologist) (1923–2015), American psychologist Eric Gunderson (born 1966), American Major League Baseball player Foluke Gunderson (born 1987), American Olympic volleyball player Jerome O. Gunderson (1923–2016), American farmer, businessman, and politician, Minnesota State Senate John Gunderson (born 1980), American mixed martial artist John G.
How common is the surname Gunderson?
The surname Gunderson is shared by approximately 14K people worldwide.
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