Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1987
Gerek
15 babies named Gerek in U.S. Social Security records since 1987, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1987–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
15 boys have been named Gerek since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gerek recorded 15 times among boys since 1987, 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 1987 to 1990.
- 15 total births
- 1987–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Gerek since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 15
- total births
- 1987–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Gerek was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
5 babies were named Gerek in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Gerek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerek's full recorded timeline at 1989, 67% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 33% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births.
Gerek at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Gerek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1990
- Peak year (1987)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 4 years of records
Gerek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerek's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Gerek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
10 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerek? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 15 babies named Gerek. The most recent recorded year was 1990. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 5 births.
When was Gerek most popular? ▼
Gerek was most popular in the 1980s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Gerek been used? ▼
Gerek has been recorded in Social Security data since 1987, spanning 4 years of data through 1990.
What names are similar to Gerek? ▼
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 Gerek's data
- Gerek's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1990s (5) -- 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 Gerek
Nearby Names Like Gerek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerek
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 Gerek side by side: Gerek vs Gerald Gerek vs Gerard Gerek 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, 1987–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gerek: Baby Name Since 1987 - 15 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerek. 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 Gerek 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.