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Gerald

Gerald is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#873

How popular is Gerald?

Gerald has been given to 450,339 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 7,333 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

05,75711,514188019502020
Babies named Gerald per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
450,339 Babies named since 1880
1940s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Gerald

Is Gerald a boy's or a girl's name?

Gerald is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Gerald?

Gerald has been given to 450,339 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1940s. Its use has declined since that peak.