Gerald
girl nameGerald entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #931 in 1931, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#931
peak (1931)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2568 |
| 1920s | #1464 |
| 1930s | #1056 |
| 1940s | #1347 |
| 1950s | #1750 |
| 1960s | #1993 |
| 1970s | #3324 |
| 1980s | #5622 |
| 1990s | #10230 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Gerald are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerald alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerald in 2025?
- Gerald is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gerald most popular?
- Gerald peaked in 1931, reaching #931 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gerald with classmates?
- Gerald will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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