Gerrard
A less common spelling of Gerard.
Every Gerrard since 1940 — 634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Gerrard Winstanley Politician · 1609–1676
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).