Jersey
Every Jersey since 1948 — 4,673 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jersey
Jersey is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,394 in 2025 with 157 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 4,673 American babies have been named Jersey — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2010, when 242 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jersey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jersey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 157 | #1,394 | 47 | #2,732 |
| 2024 | 128 | #1,627 | 53 | #2,541 |
| 2023 | 132 | #1,589 | 49 | #2,673 |
| 2022 | 143 | #1,516 | 60 | #2,362 |
| 2021 | 146 | #1,470 | 42 | #2,939 |
| 2020 | 166 | #1,330 | 58 | #2,335 |
| 2019 | 157 | #1,428 | 50 | #2,606 |
| 2018 | 142 | #1,535 | 28 | #3,832 |
| 2017 | 141 | #1,555 | 25 | #4,167 |
| 2016 | 137 | #1,607 | 10 | #7,851 |
| 2015 | 146 | #1,535 | 9 | #8,335 |
| 2014 | 137 | #1,580 | 11 | #7,268 |
| 2013 | 155 | #1,447 | 16 | #5,514 |
| 2012 | 134 | #1,616 | 8 | #9,247 |
| 2011 | 196 | #1,226 | 13 | #6,398 |
| 2010 | 232 | #1,071 | 10 | #7,837 |
| 2009 | 222 | #1,143 | 8 | #9,389 |
| 2008 | 223 | #1,154 | 6 | #11,742 |
| 2007 | 218 | #1,170 | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2006 | 225 | #1,114 | 14 | #5,924 |
| 2005 | 210 | #1,124 | 8 | #8,666 |
| 2004 | 163 | #1,312 | 19 | #4,505 |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,567 | 16 | #4,918 |
| 2002 | 110 | #1,674 | 14 | #5,255 |
| 2001 | 61 | #2,521 | 9 | #7,185 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,932 | 9 | #7,082 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,381 | 5 | #9,503 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,376 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jersey
- Jersey Joe Walcott Boxer · 1914–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jersey in 2025?
Jersey ranked #1,394 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 157 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jersey?
4,673 babies have been named Jersey in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jersey most popular?
Jersey peaked in 2010, when 242 newborns received the name.
Is Jersey a boy or girl name?
Jersey is used for both: about 86% of babies named Jersey have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Jersey rising or falling?
Jersey has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jersey?
Well-known people named Jersey include Jersey Joe Walcott (boxer).