Gerrard: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#11,127

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Gerrard

How common

1 in 284,679

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1990

22 babies

All-time total

634

#6,845 all-time among boys

First recorded

1940

in Social Security records

Gerrard popularity over time

634 babies have been named Gerrard since 1940, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	13	1	–	#2,877
1950s	40	4	+208%	#3,035
1960s	57	6	+43%	#2,167
1970s	108	11	+89%	#2,704
1980s	129	13	+19%	#2,876
1990s	87	9	-33%	#2,898
2000s	55	6	-37%	#6,602
2010s	120	12	+118%	#4,596
2020s (to 2025)	25	4	-65%	#9,279

The story of Gerrard

Gerrard is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,127 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1940, 634 American babies have been named Gerrard. Its peak came in 1990, when 22 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 Gerrard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Gerrard?

The median living Gerrard is about 36 years old; half are between 16 and 48. An estimated 600 people named Gerrard are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Gerrard year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,127
2024	–	–
2023	6	#11,301
2022	8	#9,279
2021	5	#12,768
2020	–	–
2019	10	#7,828
2018	8	#9,101
2017	12	#6,827
2016	10	#7,784
2015	9	#8,266
2014	21	#4,596
2013	9	#8,337
2012	10	#7,738
2011	15	#5,762
2010	16	#5,574
2009	9	#8,527
2008	8	#9,274
2007	5	#12,994
2006	12	#6,602
2005	6	#10,544
2004	–	–
2003	–	–
2002	5	#11,282
2001	5	#11,152
2000	5	#10,980
1995	6	#8,148
1990	22	#2,898
1985	16	#2,997
1980	14	#3,158
1975	9	#3,752
1970	11	#2,963
1965	6	#3,671
1960	5	#4,255
1955	5	#4,066
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
1940	5	#3,645
1935	–	–
1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
1915	–	–
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Famous people named Gerrard

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Gerrard Winstanley English philosopher and activist (1609–1676) 17th century

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Gerrard, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Gerrard?

The median living Gerrard is about 36 years old. Half of all living Gerrards are between 16 and 48 years old.

How many people named Gerrard are alive today?

An estimated 600 people named Gerrard are alive in the United States, based on 634 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Gerrard mean?

A less common spelling of Gerard.

How popular is the name Gerrard in 2025?

Gerrard ranked #11,127 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Gerrard?

634 babies have been named Gerrard in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Gerrard most popular?

Gerrard peaked in 1990, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Gerrard a boy or girl name?

Gerrard is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Gerrard rising or falling?

Gerrard is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Gerrard?

Well-known people named Gerrard include Gerrard Winstanley (politician).

Names like Gerrard

Names that sound and feel close to Gerrard: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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