Boy · #3,534 in 2026

Gerld

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

Current Rank

#3,534

Peak Rank

#3,534 (1956)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

1956

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#3534

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerld

Gerld first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 6 Gerlds were born — ranking #3,534 that year. As of 2026, Gerld ranks #3,534 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Gerlds 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 Gerld

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

Curled
Girl
Greed
Grid
Grad
Girly
Guild
Girlie
Gurl
Grilled
Growled
Gild

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerld

What does the name Gerld mean?

Gerld is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerld in 2026?

In 2026, Gerld ranks #3,534 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerld most popular?

Gerld reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #3,534 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Gerld a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gerld?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerld include Lad, Alphonce, Carrold. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerld

Gerld is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Gerld's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #3,534. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerld'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.