Total births
22
Unisex name · since 1931
Gere
Since 1931, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Gere, peaking in 1943. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1931–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Gere sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 22 recorded since 1931.
Social Security Administration records show Gere recorded 22 times among girls since 1931, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1931 to 1964.
- 22 total births
- 1931–1964 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Gere since 1931, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1964.
- 22
- total births
- 1931–1964
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Gere was born in this single decade.
1943
Single peak year
6 babies were named Gere in 1943 - its busiest year on record.
Gere's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gere splits its recorded history at 1944: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1931 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1943 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gere at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1943
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1931
Gere popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1931–1964
- Peak year (1943)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Gere popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1957 (Gere as boys' name)
Gere by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Gere's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Gere births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 11 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gere? ▼
22 babies have been named Gere since 1931. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1943 with 6 births.
When was Gere most popular? ▼
Gere was most popular in the 1940s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1943.
Is Gere a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gere is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 22 births, and as a boy's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Gere been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gere since 1931 -- 34 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Gere? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Geraldine, Gertrude, Gertie, Geri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gere's data
- Gere's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1960s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Gere
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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, 1931–1964 (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. "Gere: Baby Name Since 1931 - 22 Births, Peak 1943." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gere. 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 Gere 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.