Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Gerrard

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#2,865 (1990)

Total Babies

628

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1940

First Year

2023

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2865

Peak Rank

628

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerrard

Gerrard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1940, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 22 Gerrards were born — ranking #2,865 that year. As of 2026, Gerrard ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 628 Gerrards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s 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 Gerrard

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

Sherard
Jared
Jerrod
Jerod
Jerid
Jeered
Jeerer
Jarred
Juror
Jarrett
Jord
Joyride

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerrard

What does the name Gerrard mean?

Gerrard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1940. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerrard in 2026?

In 2026, Gerrard ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerrard most popular?

Gerrard reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,865 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

Gerrard has historically been most popular in Florida, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gerrard.

Is Gerrard a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gerrard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerrard include Jerret, Torrin, Islam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerrard

Gerrard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1940 and has accumulated 628 births in the dataset. Gerrard's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerrard'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.