Gerald
5 countries#1204 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gerald was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
451,351 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1204 · peaked in 1942 with 11,521 births
Most common in: New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Illinois, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
911 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 1976 with 52 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
541 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1976 with 52 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
333 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2493 · peaked in 1996 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #395 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
6 births recorded 1969–2011 · peaked in 1969 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gerald’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #545 | — |
| 2007 | #544 | ↑1 |
| 2008 | #604 | ↓60 |
| 2009 | #630 | ↓26 |
| 2010 | #679 | ↓49 |
| 2011 | #628 | ↑51 |
| 2012 | #683 | ↓55 |
| 2013 | #715 | ↓32 |
| 2014 | #810 | ↓95 |
| 2015 | #764 | ↑46 |
| 2016 | #809 | ↓45 |
| 2017 | #825 | ↓16 |
| 2018 | #894 | ↓69 |
| 2019 | #890 | ↑4 |
| 2020 | #954 | ↓64 |
| 2021 | #1006 | ↓52 |
| 2022 | #1066 | ↓60 |
| 2023 | #1024 | ↑42 |
| 2024 | #1170 | ↓146 |
| 2025 | #1204 | ↓34 |
Frequently asked questions about Gerald
Is Gerald a popular name?
Yes — Gerald currently ranks #1204 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gerald more common for boys or girls?
Gerald is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gerald most popular?
Gerald peaked in 1942 in United States, with 11,521 recorded births that year.
Is Gerald rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gerald’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #571 in 1880 to #1204 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gerald?
At least 452,268 babies have been recorded with the name Gerald across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gerald popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gerald appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Gerald?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gerald include Arman, Eyden, Immanuel, Jovani.
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