Ger
Every Ger since 1980 — 473 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ger
Ger is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1980, 473 American babies have been named Ger — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ger stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ger 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 |
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| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,917 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,145 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,023 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,889 | 19 | #3,473 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,333 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,643 | 15 | #3,125 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,653 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ger in 2025?
Ger did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ger?
473 babies have been named Ger in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ger most popular?
Ger peaked in 1991, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Ger a boy or girl name?
Ger is used for both: about 19% of babies named Ger have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Ger rising or falling?
Ger has been roughly stable over the past decade.