Total births
566
Boys' name · since 1956
Gerrick
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 566 babies named Gerrick, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 566
- total births
- 1956–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Gerrick sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 566 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Gerrick recorded 566 times among boys since 1956, 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 1956 to 2016.
- 566 total births
- 1956–2016 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
566 boys have been named Gerrick since 1956, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2016.
- 566
- total births
- 1956–2016
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Gerrick was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
33 babies were named Gerrick in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Gerrick's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerrick's full recorded timeline at 1987, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1957, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerrick at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Gerrick popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2016
- Peak year (1989)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Gerrick by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerrick's strongest decade.
149 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Gerrick births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 36
1960s
36 births
- 1970s
1970s
140 births
- 1980s
1980s
149 births
- 1990s
1990s
137 births
- 2000s
2000s
72 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 149 births (26% of all-time use).
How Gerrick 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 Gerrick's total volume
Gerrick vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gerrick by state
Where Gerrick concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 8 | 1.4% |
Texas share of Gerrick's total US births 1.4%
8 of 566 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerrick? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 566 babies named Gerrick. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 33 births.
When was Gerrick most popular? ▼
Gerrick was most popular in the 1980s decade with 149 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Gerrick most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerrick are Texas (8 births).
How long has the name Gerrick been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gerrick since 1956 -- 61 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Gerrick? ▼
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 Gerrick's data
- Gerrick's decade-level peak was the 1980s (149 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Gerricks (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Gerrick
Nearby Names Like Gerrick
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerrick
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Gerardo Boy
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German Boy
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Compare Gerrick side by side: Gerrick vs Gerald Gerrick vs Gerard Gerrick 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, 1956–2016 (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. "Gerrick: Baby Name Since 1956 - 566 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerrick. 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 Gerrick 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.