Gerald Name Popularity and Statistics
Gerald is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gerald?
Gerald is spelled G-E-R-A-L-D. The name has 6 letters.
Gerald Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,204
Recorded Births168
- Boys usage fell 34 places to #1,204 and recorded 10 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gerald Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 168 | #1,204 |
| 2024 | Boys | 178 | #1,170 |
| 2023 | Boys | 213 | #1,024 |
| 2022 | Boys | 206 | #1,066 |
| 2021 | Boys | 217 | #1,006 |
| 2020 | Boys | 230 | #954 |
| 2019 | Boys | 245 | #890 |
| 2018 | Boys | 242 | #894 |
| 2017 | Boys | 271 | #825 |
| 2016 | Boys | 284 | #809 |
| 2015 | Boys | 312 | #764 |
| 2014 | Boys | 281 | #810 |
| 2013 | Boys | 329 | #715 |
| 2012 | Boys | 346 | #683 |
| 2011 | Boys | 373 | #628 |
| 2010 | Boys | 348 | #679 |
| 2009 | Boys | 396 | #630 |
| 2008 | Boys | 415 | #604 |
| 2007 | Boys | 472 | #544 |
| 2006 | Boys | 465 | #545 |
| 2005 | Boys | 472 | #520 |
| 2004 | Boys | 552 | #463 |
| 2003 | Boys | 529 | #474 |
| 2002 | Boys | 556 | #443 |
When Was Gerald Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1942 · Boys
11,484 recorded births
National rank #22
1943 · Boys
11,367 recorded births
National rank #23
1941 · Boys
10,942 recorded births
National rank #20
1947 · Boys
10,750 recorded births
National rank #28
Where Gerald Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #591 | 7 |
| MI | #715 | 10 |
| PA | #742 | 11 |
| NY | #885 | 15 |
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| FL | #1,009 | 13 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| CA | #1,150 | 17 |