Gerhard
boy nameGerhard entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #439 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#439
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #764 |
| 1890s | #832 |
| 1900s | #937 |
| 1910s | #888 |
| 1920s | #1033 |
| 1930s | #1155 |
| 1940s | #1717 |
| 1950s | #1630 |
| 1960s | #1494 |
| 1970s | #3584 |
| 1980s | #5238 |
| 1990s | #6828 |
| 2000s | #9825 |
| 2010s | #10985 |
| 2020s | #12022 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Gerhard are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerhard alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerhard in 2025?
- Gerhard is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gerhard most popular?
- Gerhard peaked in 1885, reaching #439 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gerhard with classmates?
- Gerhard will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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