Total births
169
Boys' name · since 1956
Gerado
169 babies named Gerado in U.S. Social Security records since 1956, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 169
- total births
- 1956–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Gerado sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 169 recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gerado has been recorded 169 times among boys since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 1999.
- 169 total births
- 1956–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
169 boys have been named Gerado since 1956, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 169
- total births
- 1956–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Gerado was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
11 babies were named Gerado in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Gerado's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gerado's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1956, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gerado at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Gerado popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–1999
- Peak year (1987)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Gerado by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerado's strongest decade.
67 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Gerado births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
54 births
- 1980s
1980s
67 births
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 67 births (40% of all-time use).
Gerado by state
Where Gerado concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 13.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 5.9% |
California share of Gerado's total US births 13.0%
Even split
22 of 169 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerado? ▼
169 babies have been named Gerado since 1956. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1987 with 11 births.
When was Gerado most popular? ▼
Gerado was most popular in the 1980s decade with 67 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Gerado most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerado are California (22 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Gerado been used? ▼
Records for Gerado go back to 1956, giving 44 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Gerado? ▼
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 Gerado's data
- Gerado's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (67 total births) through the 1990s (31) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Gerados (22 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 Gerado
Nearby Names Like Gerado
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerado
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 Gerado side by side: Gerado vs Gerald Gerado vs Gerard Gerado vs Gerardo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1956–1999 (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. "Gerado: Baby Name Since 1956 - 169 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerado. 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 Gerado 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.