Total births
321
Boys' name · since 1968
Gerrad
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 321 babies named Gerrad, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 321
- total births
- 1968–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Gerrad sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 321 recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Gerrad recorded 321 times among boys since 1968, 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 1968 to 2001.
- 321 total births
- 1968–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
321 boys have been named Gerrad since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 321
- total births
- 1968–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Gerrad was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
25 babies were named Gerrad in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Gerrad's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gerrad splits its recorded history at 1985: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1970 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gerrad at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Gerrad popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2001
- Peak year (1980)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Gerrad by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerrad's strongest decade.
142 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Gerrad births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1970s
1970s
96 births
- 1980s
1980s
142 births
- 1990s
1990s
72 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 142 births (44% of all-time use).
Gerrad by state
Where Gerrad concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 3.1% |
California share of Gerrad's total US births 3.1%
10 of 321 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerrad? ▼
Since 1968, Social Security records show 321 babies named Gerrad. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 25 births.
When was Gerrad most popular? ▼
Gerrad was most popular in the 1980s decade with 142 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Gerrad most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerrad are California (10 births).
How long has the name Gerrad been used? ▼
Records for Gerrad go back to 1968, giving 34 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Gerrad? ▼
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 Gerrad's data
- Gerrad's decade-level peak was the 1980s (142 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gerrads (10 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 Gerrad
Nearby Names Like Gerrad
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerrad
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Gerardo Boy
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Gerry Boy
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German Boy
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Compare Gerrad side by side: Gerrad vs Gerald Gerrad vs Gerard Gerrad 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, 1968–2001 (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. "Gerrad: Baby Name Since 1968 - 321 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerrad. 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 Gerrad 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.