Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Gerrell

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#3,205 (1989)

Total Babies

446

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

2022

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3205

Peak Rank

446

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gerrell

Gerrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1939, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 18 Gerrells were born — ranking #3,205 that year. As of 2026, Gerrell ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 446 Gerrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gerrell

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerrell

What does the name Gerrell mean?

Gerrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1939. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gerrell in 2026?

In 2026, Gerrell ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gerrell most popular?

Gerrell reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,205 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Gerrell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gerrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gerrell include Yee, Thaddius, Steadman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gerrell

Gerrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 446 births in the dataset. Gerrell's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,205. Use the chart and map above to compare Gerrell'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.