Gerrit
boy name#5608 in 2025Gerrit entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #781 in 1881, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
#5608
rank today
#781
peak (1881)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #781 |
| 1890s | #907 |
| 1900s | #1172 |
| 1910s | #1149 |
| 1920s | #1260 |
| 1930s | #1561 |
| 1940s | #1968 |
| 1950s | #1980 |
| 1960s | #2041 |
| 1970s | #1914 |
| 1980s | #2061 |
| 1990s | #2146 |
| 2000s | #3224 |
| 2010s | #4664 |
| 2020s | #7352 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gerrit has been most popular in CA, MI.
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Gerrit are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerrit alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerrit in 2025?
- Gerrit ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gerrit most popular?
- Gerrit peaked in 1881, reaching #781 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gerrit with classmates?
- Gerrit will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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