Total births
552
Unisex name · since 1976
Gerren
Gerren has 552 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1983 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 552
- total births
- 1976–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
552 boys have been named Gerren since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gerren recorded 552 times among boys since 1976, 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 1976 to 2012.
- 552 total births
- 1976–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
552 boys have been named Gerren since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 552
- total births
- 1976–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Gerren was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
48 babies were named Gerren in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Gerren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gerren's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 23% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 77%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gerren at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Gerren popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2012
- Peak year (1983)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Gerren popularity over time - girls
38 total births recorded since 2008 (Gerren as girls' name)
Gerren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerren's strongest decade.
323 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Gerren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 61
1970s
61 births
- 1980s
1980s
323 births
- 1990s 78
1990s
78 births
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 323 births (59% of all-time use).
How Gerren 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 Gerren's total volume
Gerren vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gerren by state
Where Gerren concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 20 | 3.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
Louisiana share of Gerren's total US births 3.6%
Even split
20 of 552 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerren? ▼
Gerren has been given to 552 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 48 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Gerren most popular? ▼
Gerren was most popular in the 1980s decade with 323 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Gerren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerren are Louisiana (20 births), Texas (11 births), California (5 births).
Is Gerren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gerren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 552 births, and as a girl's name it has 38 births.
How long has the name Gerren been used? ▼
Records for Gerren go back to 1976, giving 37 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Gerren? ▼
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 Gerren's data
- Gerren's decade-level peak was the 1980s (323 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Gerrens (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Gerren
Nearby Names Like Gerren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerren
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 Gerren side by side: Gerren vs Gerald Gerren vs Gerard Gerren 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, 1976–2012 (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. "Gerren: Baby Name Since 1976 - 552 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerren. 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 Gerren 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.