Jerry Whitson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Jerry Whitson — English
648K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Jerry Whitson 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 Whitson: Beth Slater Whitson (1879–1930), American lyricist Ed Whitson (born 1955), American baseball player Frank Whitson (1877–1946), American film actor John Whitson (1558–1629), English merchant and politician Keith Whitson (born 1943), British banker Peggy Whitson (born 1960), American biochemist and astronaut Sam Whitson, American politician Tony Whitson (1885–1945), South African soccer player 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: Whitson

English

Beth Slater Whitson (1879–1930), American lyricist Ed Whitson (born 1955), American baseball player Frank Whitson (1877–1946), American film actor John Whitson (1558–1629), English merchant and politician Keith Whitson (born 1943), British banker Peggy Whitson (born 1960), American biochemist and astronaut Sam Whitson, American politician Tony Whitson (1885–1945), South African soccer player

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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 Whitson

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 Whitson:

4
Expression Number

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

2
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Whitson?
The surname Whitson originates from English. Beth Slater Whitson (1879–1930), American lyricist Ed Whitson (born 1955), American baseball player Frank Whitson (1877–1946), American film actor John Whitson (1558–1629), English merchant and politician Keith Whitson (born 1943), British banker Peggy Whitson (born 1960), American biochemist and astronaut Sam Whitson, American politician Tony Whitson (1885–1945), South African soccer player
How common is the surname Whitson?
The surname Whitson is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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