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How Many People Are Named Gerard?
Estimated people named Gerard living in the U.S. today
36,122
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 58,833
- Peak year: 1956 (1,617 births)
- Estimated living today: 36,122
Gerard by age group — who carries the name today?
Gerard popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gerard
Gerard has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 58,833 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 36,122 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,462 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gerards 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 Gerard in the US?
An estimated 36,122 people named Gerard are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gerard rare — about 1 in 9,462 Americans.
Is Gerard a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gerard is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gerard most popular?
Gerard peaked in 1956, when 1,617 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gerard?
Gerard ranks #1,117 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).