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How Many People Are Named Gerry?
Estimated people named Gerry living in the U.S. today
13,056
Gender distribution
77% male · 23% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 21,117
- Peak year: 1957 (636 births)
- Estimated living today: 13,056
Gerry by age group — who carries the name today?
Gerry popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gerry
Gerry has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 21,117 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 13,056 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 26,180 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gerrys 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 Gerry in the US?
An estimated 13,056 people named Gerry are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gerry rare — about 1 in 26,180 Americans.
Is Gerry a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gerry is 77% male and 23% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gerry most popular?
Gerry peaked in 1957, when 636 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gerry?
Gerry ranks #2,034 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).