Total births
385
Unisex name · since 1980
Ger
385 babies named Ger in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 385
- total births
- 1980–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Ger is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 385 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Ger recorded 385 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2006.
- 385 total births
- 1980–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
385 boys have been named Ger since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 385
- total births
- 1980–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Ger was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
33 babies were named Ger in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Ger's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ger splits its recorded history at 1991: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2001 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ger at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Ger popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2006
- Peak year (1991)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Ger popularity over time - girls
88 total births recorded since 1981 (Ger as girls' name)
Ger by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ger's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Ger births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
138 births
- 1990s
1990s
226 births
- 2000s 21
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 226 births (59% of all-time use).
Ger by state
Where Ger concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 170 | 44.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 51 | 13.2% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 25 | 6.5% |
California share of Ger's total US births 44.2%
Even split
170 of 385 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ger? ▼
Ger has been given to 385 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 33 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Ger most popular? ▼
Ger was most popular in the 1990s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ger most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ger are California (170 births), Minnesota (51 births), Wisconsin (25 births).
Is Ger a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ger is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 385 births, and as a girl's name it has 88 births.
How long has the name Ger been used? ▼
Records for Ger go back to 1980, giving 27 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Ger? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gerald, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ger's data
- Ger's decade-level peak was the 1990s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gers (170 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ger
Nearby Names Like Ger
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ger
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Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
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German Boy
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Compare Ger side by side: Ger vs Gerald Ger vs Gerard Ger vs Gerardo
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ger: Baby Name Since 1980 - 385 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ger. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ger draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.