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Jersey
Pronounced jer-see /ΛdΚΙr.si/Medium
Meaning: island (the Channel Island of Jersey)Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Jersey began as the name of the largest of the Channel Islands, and its meaning traces back to the idea of an island. As a given name it sits in the modern tradition of borrowing places directly, so its sense is geographic rather than a wish or virtue.
The sound is brisk and familiar to American ears, partly through the U.S. state that took the island's name. Used for a boy, it reads as casual and place-rooted.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jersey mean?
Jersey is usually explained as meaning 'island' and is most often linked with English tradition.
How do you pronounce Jersey?
It's commonly said jer-see /ΛdΚΙr.si/.
Is Jersey a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Jersey is used as a boy name.
How popular is Jersey?
In 2024, Jersey ranked #2573 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.