Gerard
Male name · ↓ Falling
24,139
Total Births
1956
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1889
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gerard
Gerard is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 24,139 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 20 births |
| 1890s | 91 births |
| 1900s | 465 births |
| 1910s | 1,723 births |
| 1920s | 2,633 births |
| 1930s | 2,414 births |
| 1940s | 3,386 births |
| 1950s | 5,765 births |
| 1960s | 3,712 births |
| 1970s | 1,594 births |
| 1980s | 1,284 births |
| 1990s | 918 births |
| 2000s | 134 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerard?
Gerard has been given to 24,139 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1956 with 644 births that year.
Is Gerard a boy or girl name?
Gerard is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gerard most popular?
Gerard was most popular in 1956, when 644 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gerard?
Gerard first appeared in US records in 1889.