How Many People Are Named Gerald?
451,178
people in the United States are named Gerald
1 in 742 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#151
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1347%
Of US population
Peak Year
1942
11,520 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
French
Pronunciation:
ZHE-RALD
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
French form of GERALD.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 74.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
39,054
Michigan
35,383
Pennsylvania
32,461
Illinois
28,075
California
25,414
Ohio
24,035
Wisconsin
19,385
Texas
17,088
Minnesota
15,999
Massachusetts
12,499
💡 Fun Facts About "Gerald"
- 178 babies were named Gerald in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1942
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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