Boy · #12,135 in 2026

Gerad

Name: Popularity of the name Gerad in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gerad, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,135

Peak Rank

#1,677 (1982)

Total Babies

594

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1952

First Year

2013

Last Year

1982

Peak Year

#1677

Peak Rank

594

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerad

Gerad first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1952, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1982, when 35 Gerads were born — ranking #1,677 that year. As of 2026, Gerad ranks #12,135 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 594 Gerads have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gerad

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gerad is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jrod
Gerade
Shred
Judd
Jud
Jarad
Jerrod
Jered
Jerod
Jarid
Jerde
Gjerde

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerad

What does the name Gerad mean?

Gerad is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1952. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerad in 2026?

In 2026, Gerad ranks #12,135 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerad most popular?

Gerad reached its peak popularity in 1982, ranking #1,677 that year with 35 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gerad most popular?

Gerad has historically been most popular in Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gerad.

Is Gerad a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gerad is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gerad?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerad include Shadrick, Terran, Caster. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerad

Gerad is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1952 and has accumulated 594 births in the dataset. Gerad's peak popularity came in 1982 when it ranked #1,677. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerad's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.