Total births
43
Boys' name · since 1977
Gerred
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 43 babies named Gerred, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 43
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
Gerred is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 43 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gerred has been recorded 43 times among boys since 1977, 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 1977 to 1991.
- 43 total births
- 1977–1991 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
43 boys have been named Gerred since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1991.
- 43
- total births
- 1977–1991
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Gerred was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Gerred in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Gerred's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gerred splits its recorded history at 1984: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gerred at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Gerred popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1991
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Gerred by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerred's strongest decade.
32 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Gerred births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 32 births (74% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerred? ▼
43 babies have been named Gerred since 1977. It was last recorded in 1991. The peak year was 1977 with 6 births.
When was Gerred most popular? ▼
Gerred was most popular in the 1980s decade with 32 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Gerred been used? ▼
Records for Gerred go back to 1977, giving 15 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Gerred? ▼
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 Gerred's data
- Gerred's decade-level peak was the 1980s (32 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Gerred
Nearby Names Like Gerred
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerred
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 Gerred side by side: Gerred vs Gerald Gerred vs Gerard Gerred 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, 1977–1991 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gerred: Baby Name Since 1977 - 43 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerred. 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 Gerred 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.