Gerhard
Every Gerhard since 1882 — 2,429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gerhard
Gerhard 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 1882, 2,429 American babies have been named Gerhard. Its peak came in 1917, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Gerhard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gerhard year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,700 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,914 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,128 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,694 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,260 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,117 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,220 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,042 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,681 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,598 |
| 1990 | 10 | #5,129 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,944 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,025 |
| 1970 | 19 | #2,084 |
| 1965 | 35 | #1,302 |
| 1960 | 29 | #1,498 |
| 1955 | 25 | #1,552 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,367 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,963 |
| 1940 | 36 | #1,098 |
| 1935 | 37 | #1,066 |
| 1930 | 46 | #1,012 |
| 1925 | 41 | #1,095 |
| 1920 | 50 | #978 |
| 1915 | 50 | #871 |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,355 |
| 1905 | 9 | #864 |
| 1900 | 8 | #995 |
| 1895 | 7 | #921 |
| 1890 | 8 | #774 |
| 1885 | 17 | #448 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gerhard
- Gerhard Schröder Politician · b. 1944
- Gerhard Richter Painter · b. 1932
- Gerhard Armauer Hansen Physician · 1841–1912
- Gerhard Domagk Physician · 1895–1964
- Gerhard Barkhorn Military personnel · 1919–1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gerhard in 2025?
Gerhard 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 Gerhard?
2,429 babies have been named Gerhard in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gerhard most popular?
Gerhard peaked in 1917, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Gerhard a boy or girl name?
Gerhard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gerhard rising or falling?
Gerhard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gerhard?
Well-known people named Gerhard include Gerhard Schröder (politician), Gerhard Richter (painter), Gerhard Armauer Hansen (physician).