Gerrit
Every Gerrit since 1881 — 2,877 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gerrit
Gerrit is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,689 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 2,877 American babies have been named Gerrit. Its peak came in 1916, when 49 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 Gerrit stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gerrit year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,689 |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,285 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,046 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,335 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,867 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,079 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,383 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,990 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,381 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,674 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,727 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,645 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,040 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,179 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4,148 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,153 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,480 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,679 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,727 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,337 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,271 |
| 2004 | 32 | #3,103 |
| 2003 | 35 | #2,805 |
| 2002 | 35 | #2,712 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3,090 |
| 2000 | 41 | #2,348 |
| 1995 | 42 | #1,998 |
| 1990 | 31 | #2,274 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,537 |
| 1980 | 32 | #1,779 |
| 1975 | 29 | #1,724 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,022 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,306 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,592 |
| 1955 | 13 | #2,252 |
| 1950 | 12 | #2,252 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,172 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,652 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,782 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,668 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,211 |
| 1920 | 40 | #1,126 |
| 1915 | 45 | #930 |
| 1910 | 6 | #1,481 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gerrit
- Gerrit Rietveld Designer · 1888–1964
- Gerrit Dou Painter · 1613–1675
- Gerrit Berckheyde Painter · 1638–1698
- Gerrit Smith Miller Biologist · 1869–1956
- Gerrit Voorting Cyclist · 1923–2015
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gerrit in 2025?
Gerrit ranked #5,689 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gerrit?
2,877 babies have been named Gerrit in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gerrit most popular?
Gerrit peaked in 1916, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Gerrit a boy or girl name?
Gerrit is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gerrit rising or falling?
Gerrit is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gerrit?
Well-known people named Gerrit include Gerrit Rietveld (designer), Gerrit Dou (painter), Gerrit Berckheyde (painter).