Total births
5,446
Girls' name · since 1925
Gerri
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 5,446 babies named Gerri, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,446
- total births
- 1925–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Gerri is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 5,446 have been recorded since 1925.
Social Security Administration records show Gerri recorded 5,446 times among girls since 1925, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2010.
- 5,446 total births
- 1925–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
5,446 girls have been named Gerri since 1925, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 5,446
- total births
- 1925–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Gerri was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
226 babies were named Gerri in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Gerri's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gerri splits its recorded history at 1965: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 226 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gerri at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1925
Gerri popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2010
- Peak year (1958)
- 226
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Gerri popularity over time - boys
17 total births recorded since 1956 (Gerri as boys' name)
Gerri by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gerri's strongest decade.
1,780 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Gerri births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 17
1920s
17 births
- 1930s 155
1930s
155 births
- 1940s 629
1940s
629 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,400 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,780 births
- 1970s
1970s
896 births
- 1980s 397
1980s
397 births
- 1990s 150
1990s
150 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,780 births (33% of all-time use).
How Gerri compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Gerri's total volume
Gerri vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gerri by state
Where Gerri concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 408 | 7.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 340 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 301 | 5.5% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 296 | 5.4% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 269 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 208 | 3.8% |
| #7 | Texas | | 172 | 3.2% |
| #8 | New Jersey | | 91 | 1.7% |
California share of Gerri's total US births 7.5%
Even split
408 of 5,446 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 32 reporting states.
Gerri appears in 32 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerri? ▼
Since 1925, Social Security records show 5,446 babies named Gerri. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 226 births.
When was Gerri most popular? ▼
Gerri was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,780 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Gerri most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerri are California (408 births), New York (340 births), Ohio (301 births).
How long has the name Gerri been used? ▼
Gerri has been recorded in Social Security data since 1925, spanning 86 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Gerri? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Geraldine, Gertrude, Gertie, Geri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gerri's data
- Gerri's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,780 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gerris (408 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 Gerri
Nearby Names Like Gerri
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerri
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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, 1925–2010 (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. "Gerri: Baby Name Since 1925 - 5,446 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerri. 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 Gerri 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.