Gerald
Male name · ↓ Falling
198,315
Total Births
1942
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gerald
Gerald is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1940s with significant usage. Approximately 198,315 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 473 births |
| 1890s | 1,723 births |
| 1900s | 4,435 births |
| 1910s | 10,527 births |
| 1920s | 21,338 births |
| 1930s | 37,669 births |
| 1940s | 43,158 births |
| 1950s | 33,667 births |
| 1960s | 21,979 births |
| 1970s | 10,417 births |
| 1980s | 6,042 births |
| 1990s | 3,797 births |
| 2000s | 1,943 births |
| 2010s | 1,062 births |
| 2020s | 85 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerald?
Gerald has been given to 198,315 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1942 with 4,714 births that year.
Is Gerald a boy or girl name?
Gerald is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gerald most popular?
Gerald was most popular in 1942, when 4,714 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gerald?
Gerald first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).