Total births
858
Boys' name · since 1903
Gerhardt
858 babies named Gerhardt in U.S. Social Security records since 1903, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 858
- total births
- 1903–1999
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Gerhardt is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 858 have been recorded since 1903.
Social Security Administration records show Gerhardt recorded 858 times among boys since 1903, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 1999.
- 858 total births
- 1903–1999 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
858 boys have been named Gerhardt since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1999.
- 858
- total births
- 1903–1999
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Gerhardt was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
45 babies were named Gerhardt in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Gerhardt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gerhardt's SSA record in two at 1936 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gerhardt at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Gerhardt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–1999
- Peak year (1916)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 97 years of records
Gerhardt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gerhardt's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Gerhardt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
252 births
- 1920s
1920s
280 births
- 1930s
1930s
147 births
- 1940s 90
1940s
90 births
- 1950s 57
1950s
57 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 280 births (33% of all-time use).
How Gerhardt 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 Gerhardt's total volume
Gerhardt vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gerhardt by state
Where Gerhardt concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Wisconsin | | 138 | 16.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 41 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Connecticut | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.6% |
Wisconsin share of Gerhardt's total US births 16.1%
Even split
138 of 858 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerhardt? ▼
858 babies have been named Gerhardt since 1903. It was last recorded in 1999. The peak year was 1916 with 45 births.
When was Gerhardt most popular? ▼
Gerhardt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Gerhardt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerhardt are Wisconsin (138 births), Minnesota (41 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Gerhardt been used? ▼
Gerhardt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1903, spanning 97 years of data through 1999.
What names are similar to Gerhardt? ▼
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 Gerhardt's data
- Gerhardt's decade-level peak was the 1920s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Wisconsin records the most Gerhardts (138 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Wisconsin 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 Gerhardt
Nearby Names Like Gerhardt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerhardt
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 Gerhardt side by side: Gerhardt vs Gerald Gerhardt vs Gerard Gerhardt vs Gerardo
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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, 1903–1999 (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. "Gerhardt: Baby Name Since 1903 - 858 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerhardt. 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 Gerhardt 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.