Gerard
Peaked at #177 nationally in 1954, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1886, Gerard has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gerard — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3386
in 1913
Last ranked
#10289
in 1987
Years tracked
19
1913–1987
Trend
Falling
Gerard was already at its most popular for girls in 1913 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #3386), with 5 babies given the name that year.
Gerard hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #10289.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #10,289 | 6 |
| 1986 | #7,985 | 8 |
| 1979 | #10,716 | 5 |
| 1976 | #7,558 | 7 |
| 1974 | #8,022 | 6 |
| 1965 | #6,855 | 5 |
| 1964 | #7,113 | 5 |
| 1962 | #5,011 | 8 |
Gerard — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#177
in 1954
Current rank
#1529
in 2024
Years tracked
135
1886–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1886, Gerard reached its peak popularity for boys in 1954, ranking #177 nationally with 1,520 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1013 (2014) to #1529 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Gerard ranks #1529 nationally for boys, with 115 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,529 | 115 |
| 2023 | #1,406 | 130 |
| 2022 | #1,428 | 128 |
| 2021 | #1,481 | 121 |
| 2020 | #1,453 | 119 |
| 2019 | #1,480 | 116 |
| 2018 | #1,241 | 149 |
| 2017 | #1,165 | 161 |
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 Gerard most popular?
Gerard was most popular in 1954, when it ranked #177 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gerard 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 Gerard?
At least 58,833 babies have been recorded with the name Gerard in the US since 1886, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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