Gerard
5 countries#1708 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gerard was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
58,932 births recorded 1886–2025 · currently #1708 · peaked in 1956 with 1,617 births
Most common in: New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,391 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 1997 with 104 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
1,226 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 1974 with 81 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
650 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1184 · peaked in 1997 with 42 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
515 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #270 · peaked in 1997 with 51 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
40 births recorded 1939–2020 · peaked in 1942 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gerard’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1374 | — |
| 2007 | #1562 | ↓188 |
| 2008 | #1355 | ↑207 |
| 2009 | #1331 | ↑24 |
| 2010 | #1250 | ↑81 |
| 2011 | #1082 | ↑168 |
| 2012 | #1090 | ↓8 |
| 2013 | #1047 | ↑43 |
| 2014 | #1012 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #1086 | ↓74 |
| 2016 | #1183 | ↓97 |
| 2017 | #1164 | ↑19 |
| 2018 | #1238 | ↓74 |
| 2019 | #1479 | ↓241 |
| 2020 | #1451 | ↑28 |
| 2021 | #1479 | ↓28 |
| 2022 | #1425 | ↑54 |
| 2023 | #1408 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #1530 | ↓122 |
| 2025 | #1708 | ↓178 |
Frequently asked questions about Gerard
Is Gerard a popular name?
Yes — Gerard currently ranks #1708 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gerard more common for boys or girls?
Gerard is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gerard most popular?
Gerard peaked in 1956 in United States, with 1,617 recorded births that year.
Is Gerard rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gerard’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #959 in 1886 to #1708 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gerard?
At least 61,363 babies have been recorded with the name Gerard across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gerard popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gerard appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Gerard?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Gerard include Azir, Denis, Henri, Jhett.
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