Total births
4,031
Unisex name · since 1985
Jersey
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 4,031 babies named Jersey, peaking in 2010. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1628
- among girls today
- 4,031
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Jersey currently ranks #1628 among unisex names in America, with 4,031 babies recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jersey has been recorded 4,031 times among girls since 1985, currently ranked #1628 nationally and more common than 91% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2025.
- #1628 among girls today
- 4,031 born since 1985
- 2010s peak decade
- 91% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jersey is currently the #1628 unisex name in America, more common than 91% of girls - 4,031 born since 1985, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1628
- among girls today
- 4,031
- born since 1985
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 91%
- more common than other girls
Jersey vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1628
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 91% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jersey was born in this single decade.
2010
Single peak year
232 babies were named Jersey in 2010 - its busiest year on record.
How Jersey compares
4,031 Top 15% higher than 85% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jersey's all-time total is 11x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jersey | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,031 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 232 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jersey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jersey splits its recorded history at 2011: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2010 peak of 232 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jersey at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2010
Current rank
#1,628
Active since
1985
Jersey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2025
- Peak year (2010)
- 232
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Jersey popularity over time - boys
642 total births recorded since 1948 (Jersey as boys' name)
Jersey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jersey's strongest decade.
1,577 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jersey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 16
1990s
16 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,561 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,577 births
- 2020s
2020s
872 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,577 births (39% of all-time use).
How Jersey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jersey's total volume
Jersey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jersey by state
Where Jersey concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 270 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 240 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 231 | 5.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 201 | 5.0% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 187 | 4.6% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 180 | 4.5% |
| #7 | California | | 168 | 4.2% |
| #8 | Iowa | | 167 | 4.1% |
Ohio share of Jersey's total US births 6.7%
Even split
270 of 4,031 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 35 reporting states.
Jersey appears in 35 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jersey? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 4,031 babies named Jersey. Today it holds rank #1628 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2010, with 232 births.
When was Jersey most popular? ▼
Jersey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,577 total births. The single peak year was 2010.
Where is Jersey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jersey are Ohio (270 births), Michigan (240 births), Illinois (231 births).
Is Jersey a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jersey is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 4,031 births, and as a boy's name it has 642 births.
How long has the name Jersey been used? ▼
Records for Jersey go back to 1985, giving 41 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jersey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeri, Jerry, Jerri, Jerrie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jersey's data
- Jersey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,577 total births) through the 2020s (872) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Jerseys (270 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jersey
Nearby Names Like Jersey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jersey
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Jerrie Girl
5,251 births
Jerilyn Girl
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Jersey
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Katrina #1626
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Dolly #1630
20,592 births · Peak 1926
Eloisa #1625
7,040 births · Peak 2025
Constance #1631
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Dove #1624
1,436 births · Peak 2025
Pepper #1632
3,306 births · Peak 2014
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1985–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jersey: #1628 Unisex Name - 4,031 Births, Peak 2010." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jersey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jersey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.