Total births
1,367
Girls' name · since 1918
Gerrie
Gerrie has 1,367 recorded births since 1918 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1947 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,367
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Gerrie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,367 recorded since 1918.
Social Security Administration records show Gerrie recorded 1,367 times among girls since 1918, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 1984.
- 1,367 total births
- 1918–1984 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,367 girls have been named Gerrie since 1918, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1984.
- 1,367
- total births
- 1918–1984
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Gerrie was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
50 babies were named Gerrie in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Gerrie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerrie's full recorded timeline at 1953, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1918, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1947 peak of 50 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerrie at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1918
Gerrie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–1984
- Peak year (1947)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Gerrie popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1948 (Gerrie as boys' name)
Gerrie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Gerrie's strongest decade.
380 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Gerrie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 86
1920s
86 births
- 1930s
1930s
196 births
- 1940s
1940s
380 births
- 1950s
1950s
308 births
- 1960s
1960s
228 births
- 1970s 127
1970s
127 births
- 1980s 36
1980s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 380 births (28% of all-time use).
How Gerrie 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 Gerrie's total volume
Gerrie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Gerrie by state
Where Gerrie concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 4.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 17 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 17 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Gerrie's total US births 4.5%
Even split
62 of 1,367 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerrie? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 1,367 babies named Gerrie. The most recent recorded year was 1984. Its busiest year on record was 1947, with 50 births.
When was Gerrie most popular? ▼
Gerrie was most popular in the 1940s decade with 380 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Gerrie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerrie are California (62 births), Illinois (17 births), Michigan (17 births).
How long has the name Gerrie been used? ▼
Records for Gerrie go back to 1918, giving 67 years of history through 1984.
What names are similar to Gerrie? ▼
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 Gerrie's data
- Gerrie's decade-level peak was the 1940s (380 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gerries (62 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 Gerrie
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerrie
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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, 1918–1984 (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. "Gerrie: Baby Name Since 1918 - 1,367 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerrie. 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 Gerrie 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.