Gerard Name Popularity and Statistics
Gerard 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 Gerard?
Gerard is spelled G-E-R-A-R-D. The name has 6 letters.
Gerard Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,708
Recorded Births95
- Boys usage fell 178 places to #1,708 and recorded 20 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.
Gerard 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 | 95 | #1,708 |
| 2024 | Boys | 115 | #1,530 |
| 2023 | Boys | 130 | #1,408 |
| 2022 | Boys | 128 | #1,425 |
| 2021 | Boys | 121 | #1,479 |
| 2020 | Boys | 119 | #1,451 |
| 2019 | Boys | 116 | #1,479 |
| 2018 | Boys | 149 | #1,238 |
| 2017 | Boys | 161 | #1,164 |
| 2016 | Boys | 160 | #1,183 |
| 2015 | Boys | 180 | #1,086 |
| 2014 | Boys | 202 | #1,012 |
| 2013 | Boys | 183 | #1,047 |
| 2012 | Boys | 171 | #1,090 |
| 2011 | Boys | 172 | #1,082 |
| 2010 | Boys | 140 | #1,250 |
| 2009 | Boys | 130 | #1,331 |
| 2008 | Boys | 126 | #1,355 |
| 2007 | Boys | 100 | #1,562 |
| 2006 | Boys | 117 | #1,374 |
| 2005 | Boys | 113 | #1,334 |
| 2004 | Boys | 124 | #1,225 |
| 2003 | Boys | 134 | #1,131 |
| 2002 | Boys | 156 | #998 |
When Was Gerard 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.
1956 · Boys
1,617 recorded births
National rank #180
1955 · Boys
1,521 recorded births
National rank #179
1954 · Boys
1,520 recorded births
National rank #177
1957 · Boys
1,517 recorded births
National rank #189
Where Gerard 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #829 | 7 |
| VA | #971 | 6 |
| PA | #1,094 | 6 |
| NY | #1,297 | 8 |
| TX | #1,415 | 13 |
| FL | #1,831 | 5 |
| CA | #2,203 | 6 |