Gehrig
boy nameGehrig entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #2428 in 2003, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#2428
peak (2003)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3430 |
| 1950s | #3638 |
| 1980s | #6238 |
| 1990s | #4968 |
| 2000s | #3140 |
| 2010s | #5192 |
| 2020s | #7165 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Gehrig are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gehrig alive today was born around 2005, making them about 20 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gehrig in 2025?
- Gehrig is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gehrig most popular?
- Gehrig peaked in 2003, reaching #2428 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gehrig with classmates?
- Gehrig will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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