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How Many People Are Named Gerald?
Estimated people named Gerald living in the U.S. today
233,149
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 451,178
- Peak year: 1942 (11,520 births)
- Estimated living today: 233,149
Gerald by age group — who carries the name today?
Gerald popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gerald
Gerald has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 451,178 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 233,149 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,466 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Geralds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gerald in the US?
An estimated 233,149 people named Gerald are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gerald uncommon — about 1 in 1,466 Americans.
Is Gerald a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gerald is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gerald most popular?
Gerald peaked in 1942, when 11,520 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gerald?
Gerald ranks #225 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).