Jerzy
Primarily a boy's name of Latin origin with 177 recorded births. Also given to 140 girls.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Old Czech [in turn from Latin, in turn from Ancient Greek], equivalent to English George
Jerzy is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Polish form of George — from the Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker,' from ge (earth) and ergon (work). Saint George's dragon-slaying legend spread the name across the Christian world, and Jerzy is its beloved Polish form.
Film director Jerzy Skolimowski and writer Jerzy Kosiński are among Poland's most celebrated cultural figures to carry this name. In Polish, Jerzy is pronounced 'YEH-zhih' — spare and strong, unmistakably Slavic.
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In the American context, Jerzy is a boy's name with several decades of recorded use (1968–2023). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 177 total births, Jerzy exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jerzy has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | #9284 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 56 | #10134 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 53 | #8673 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 6 | #8274 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 17 | #6404 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #5265 | — |
| 1960s | 5 | #4415 | — |
The Story of Jerzy
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2010, Jerzy is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Jerzy are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.
How rare is Jerzy?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jerzy is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1968, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 56 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Jerzy by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1968–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | #7479 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9373 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7325 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12960 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11388 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8460 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11397 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13121 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7744 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12955 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5870 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11743 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11579 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7156 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7231 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5703 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8626 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8274 |
| 1987 | 5 | #7502 |
| 1983 | 6 | #5836 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Jerzy as a Girl's Name
Jerzy is a true unisex name. As a girl's name, it has 140 recorded births since 2001.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1968–2023