Jerry Melton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerry Melton — English
648K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerry Melton 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 Melton: Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D. 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: Melton

English

Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.

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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 Melton

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 Melton:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Personality Number

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

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 Melton?
The surname Melton originates from English. Melton is a Scottish surname, and is derived from Anglo-Saxon (Old English) medeltone or meltuna, from the Old English words middel, meaning "middle" or "between two places", and tun, meaning "settlement". Annette Melton (born 1985), Australian actress Arthur Melton (1906–1978), American psychologist Babe Melton (1898–??), American baseball player Barry Melton (born 1947), American musician Bill Melton (1945–2024), American baseball player Bo Melton (born 1999), American football player Bryant Melton (born 1940), American politician Buck Melton (1923–2014), American politician Carl D.
How common is the surname Melton?
The surname Melton is shared by approximately 50K people worldwide.
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