Gerhard Name Popularity and Statistics
Gerhard 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 Gerhard?
Gerhard is spelled G-E-R-H-A-R-D. The name has 7 letters.
Gerhard Popularity in 2020
Rank#12,022
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 224 places to #12,022 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2017.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gerhard Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1982 through 2020. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2006 | Boys | 13 | #6,094 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1998 | Boys | 5 | #9,631 |
| 1997 | Boys | 8 | #6,618 |
| 1996 | Boys | 6 | #7,971 |
| 1995 | Boys | 8 | #6,407 |
| 1994 | Boys | 8 | #6,372 |
| 1993 | Boys | 7 | #6,816 |
| 1992 | Boys | 8 | #6,128 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 10 | #4,993 |
| 1989 | Boys | 9 | #5,165 |
| 1988 | Boys | 7 | #5,751 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1986 | Boys | 6 | #5,926 |
| 1983 | Boys | 8 | #4,499 |
| 1982 | Boys | 7 | #5,003 |
When Was Gerhard 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.
1917 · Boys
62 recorded births
National rank #797
1916 · Boys
59 recorded births
National rank #803
1918 · Boys
57 recorded births
National rank #882
1927 · Boys
55 recorded births
National rank #924
Where Gerhard Ranked Highest in 1965
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #655 | 6 |
| NY | #922 | 5 |
| CA | #952 | 6 |