Jersey
Meaningfrom Jersey · English
- US rank
- #1,388
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,070 in 2010
157 babies were named Jersey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 61 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1948–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jersey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,235 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Jersey, 157 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jersey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJersey first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #1,070.
- Then vs nowJersey is 30× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 303,030 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 10,235.
- TrendJersey has slipped 61 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,388. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJersey is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #490, followed by Mississippi (#514) and Oklahoma (#546). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- Boy or girlJersey is given to both boys and girls: 77% of the 204 babies named Jersey in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Jersey means “from Jersey”.
About the name Jersey
Jersey is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “from Jersey”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-sey”. US birth records list Jersey for girls from 1985 to 2025, in 30 of those 41 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #1,070 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,388, with 157 babies. Of the 204 US babies named Jersey in 2025, 77% were girls and 23% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 1990s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 girls |
| 2000s | 84 | 11,926 girls |
| 2010s | 90 | 11,101 girls |
| 2020s | 90 | 11,154 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,846,154 boys |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 694,444 boys |
| 2000s | 5.7 | 175,131 boys |
| 2010s | 9.7 | 102,881 boys |
| 2020s | 30 | 33,538 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Jersey
What does the name Jersey mean?
Jersey means “from Jersey” in English.
What is the origin of the name Jersey?
Jersey has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Jersey a boy or girl name?
Both. Jersey is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 77% of US babies named Jersey were girls.
How popular is the name Jersey?
Jersey ranked #1,388 for US girls in 2025, given to 157 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#1,070).