Total births
136
Boys' name · since 1978
Gerell
136 babies named Gerell in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 136
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Gerell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 136 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gerell has been recorded 136 times among boys since 1978, 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 1978 to 2007.
- 136 total births
- 1978–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
136 boys have been named Gerell since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 136
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Gerell was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
13 babies were named Gerell in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Gerell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gerell splits its recorded history at 1992: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gerell at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Gerell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2007
- Peak year (1992)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Gerell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerell's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Gerell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
49 births
- 1990s
1990s
48 births
- 2000s
2000s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 49 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerell? ▼
136 babies have been named Gerell since 1978. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1992 with 13 births.
When was Gerell most popular? ▼
Gerell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Gerell been used? ▼
Records for Gerell go back to 1978, giving 30 years of history through 2007.
What names are similar to Gerell? ▼
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 Gerell's data
- Gerell's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 2000s (33) -- 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 Gerell
Nearby Names Like Gerell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerell
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Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
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Compare Gerell side by side: Gerell vs Gerald Gerell vs Gerard Gerell 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, 1978–2007 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gerell: Baby Name Since 1978 - 136 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerell. 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 Gerell 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.