How Many People Are Named Gerard?

58,833

people in the United States are named Gerard

1 in 5,694 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#988

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0176%

Of US population

Peak Year

1956

1,617 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: French
Pronunciation: ZHE-RAR
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

French form of GERARD.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 67.8 years old

Young (<30) 4,792
8.1%
Adult (30–60) 12,973
22.1%
Senior (>60) 41,068
69.8%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1886 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 16,991
Massachusetts 5,633
Pennsylvania 4,887
New Jersey 4,819
California 2,126
Louisiana 2,105
Michigan 2,044
Illinois 1,873
Maine 1,521
Maryland 1,240

💡 Fun Facts About "Gerard"

  • 115 babies were named Gerard in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1956
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1886
  • Most popular in New York

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