Gerardo
Every Gerardo since 1906 — 55,254 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gerardo
Gerardo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #678 in 2025 with 401 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 55,254 American babies have been named Gerardo. Its peak came in 2000, when 1,713 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Gerardo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gerardo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 401 | #678 |
| 2024 | — | — | 483 | #595 |
| 2023 | — | — | 486 | #589 |
| 2022 | — | — | 493 | #581 |
| 2021 | — | — | 496 | #569 |
| 2020 | — | — | 510 | #555 |
| 2019 | — | — | 482 | #578 |
| 2018 | — | — | 491 | #560 |
| 2017 | — | — | 637 | #470 |
| 2016 | — | — | 682 | #453 |
| 2015 | — | — | 744 | #418 |
| 2014 | — | — | 773 | #402 |
| 2013 | — | — | 756 | #398 |
| 2012 | — | — | 817 | #371 |
| 2011 | — | — | 836 | #359 |
| 2010 | — | — | 864 | #354 |
| 2009 | — | — | 993 | #322 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,174 | #290 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,335 | #261 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,292 | #268 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,312 | #253 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,414 | #236 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,618 | 1,399 | #239 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,442 | #234 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,520 | #227 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,412 | 1,703 | #211 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,372 | 1,324 | #226 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,884 | 1,065 | #254 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,773 | 709 | #289 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,437 | 636 | #307 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,413 | 740 | #263 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,415 | 445 | #384 |
| 1965 | — | — | 324 | #429 |
| 1960 | — | — | 233 | #519 |
| 1955 | — | — | 153 | #596 |
| 1950 | — | — | 71 | #808 |
| 1945 | — | — | 43 | #976 |
| 1940 | — | — | 29 | #1,258 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,559 |
| 1930 | — | — | 30 | #1,313 |
| 1925 | — | — | 16 | #2,039 |
| 1920 | — | — | 13 | #2,376 |
| 1915 | — | — | 14 | #2,009 |
| 1910 | — | — | 8 | #1,247 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Gerardo
- Gerardo Machado Politician · 1871–1939
- Gerardo Martino Soccer player · b. 1962
- Gerardo Matos Rodríguez Musician · 1897–1948
- Gerardo Diego Writer · 1896–1987
- Gerardo Bedoya Soccer player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gerardo in 2025?
Gerardo ranked #678 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 401 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gerardo?
55,254 babies have been named Gerardo in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gerardo most popular?
Gerardo peaked in 2000, when 1,713 newborns received the name.
Is Gerardo a boy or girl name?
Gerardo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gerardo rising or falling?
Gerardo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gerardo?
Well-known people named Gerardo include Gerardo Machado (politician), Gerardo Martino (soccer player), Gerardo Matos Rodríguez (musician).