Gerald
Peaked at #19 nationally in 1936, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Gerald has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gerald — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#937
in 1931
Last ranked
#8267
in 1993
Years tracked
82
1910–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1910, Gerald reached its peak popularity for girls in 1931, ranking #937 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Gerald hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1993, when it stood at #8267.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #8,267 | 10 |
| 1992 | #9,789 | 8 |
| 1991 | #13,900 | 5 |
| 1989 | #8,264 | 9 |
| 1988 | #7,920 | 9 |
| 1987 | #6,967 | 10 |
| 1986 | #6,770 | 10 |
| 1985 | #5,154 | 14 |
Gerald — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#19
in 1936
Current rank
#1167
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Gerald reached its peak popularity for boys in 1936, ranking #19 nationally with 9,017 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #810 (2014) to #1167 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Gerald ranks #1167 nationally for boys, with 178 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,167 | 178 |
| 2023 | #1,031 | 212 |
| 2022 | #1,065 | 206 |
| 2021 | #1,010 | 217 |
| 2020 | #955 | 230 |
| 2019 | #892 | 245 |
| 2018 | #895 | 242 |
| 2017 | #825 | 271 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Gerald most popular?
Gerald was most popular in 1936, when it ranked #19 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gerald becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Gerald?
At least 451,178 babies have been recorded with the name Gerald in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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