Total births
594
Boys' name · since 1952
Gerad
Gerad has 594 recorded births since 1952 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1982 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 594
- total births
- 1952–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Gerad sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 594 recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Gerad recorded 594 times among boys since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2013.
- 594 total births
- 1952–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
594 boys have been named Gerad since 1952, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 594
- total births
- 1952–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Gerad was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
35 babies were named Gerad in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Gerad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerad's full recorded timeline at 1985, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 35 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerad at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Gerad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2013
- Peak year (1982)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 62 years of records
Gerad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerad's strongest decade.
255 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Gerad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 24
1960s
24 births
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s
1980s
255 births
- 1990s
1990s
140 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 255 births (43% of all-time use).
How Gerad compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gerad's total volume
Gerad vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gerad by state
Where Gerad concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 40 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Washington | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Gerad's total US births 6.7%
Even split
40 of 594 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerad? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 594 babies named Gerad. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 35 births.
When was Gerad most popular? ▼
Gerad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 255 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Gerad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerad are California (40 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Gerad been used? ▼
Gerad has been recorded in Social Security data since 1952, spanning 62 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Gerad? ▼
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 Gerad's data
- Gerad's decade-level peak was the 1980s (255 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gerads (40 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 Gerad
Nearby Names Like Gerad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerad
Gerald Boy
#1171 448,966 births
Gerard Boy
#1532 58,820 births
Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
#1652 10,290 births
Compare Gerad side by side: Gerad vs Gerald Gerad vs Gerard Gerad vs Gerardo
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1952–2013 (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. "Gerad: Baby Name Since 1952 - 594 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerad. 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 Gerad 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 June 2026.