Jerry Heilman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerry Heilman — English
648K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerry Heilman 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 Heilman: Heilman is a surname, found in particular in the U.S, either as a variation of the German/Alsacian surname Heilmann belonging to some protestant families in the south-west of Germany, or from other origins ("heilman" seems to be in Poland the surname of some Jewish families, cf. Anna Heilman below). Aaron Heilman (born 1978), American baseball player Anna Heilman (1928–2011), Polish resistance fighter Dan Heilman (1922–1966), American comic strip cartoonist E. Bruce Heilman, American college and university president James Heilman, Canadian physician John Heilman, American politician John B. 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: Heilman

Slavic

Heilman is a surname, found in particular in the U.S, either as a variation of the German/Alsacian surname Heilmann belonging to some protestant families in the south-west of Germany, or from other origins ("heilman" seems to be in Poland the surname of some Jewish families, cf. Anna Heilman below). Aaron Heilman (born 1978), American baseball player Anna Heilman (1928–2011), Polish resistance fighter Dan Heilman (1922–1966), American comic strip cartoonist E. Bruce Heilman, American college and university president James Heilman, Canadian physician John Heilman, American politician John B.

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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 Heilman

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 Heilman:

3
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Heilman?
The surname Heilman originates from Slavic. Heilman is a surname, found in particular in the U.S, either as a variation of the German/Alsacian surname Heilmann belonging to some protestant families in the south-west of Germany, or from other origins ("heilman" seems to be in Poland the surname of some Jewish families, cf. Anna Heilman below). Aaron Heilman (born 1978), American baseball player Anna Heilman (1928–2011), Polish resistance fighter Dan Heilman (1922–1966), American comic strip cartoonist E. Bruce Heilman, American college and university president James Heilman, Canadian physician John Heilman, American politician John B.
What are the origins of the name Jerry Heilman?
The name Jerry Heilman combines two different traditions: the first name Jerry has English roots, while the surname Heilman originates from Slavic.
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