Total births
736
Boys' name · since 1956
Gerrod
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 736 babies named Gerrod, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 736
- total births
- 1956–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
736 boys have been named Gerrod since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gerrod has been recorded 736 times among boys since 1956, 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 1956 to 2022.
- 736 total births
- 1956–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
736 boys have been named Gerrod since 1956, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 736
- total births
- 1956–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Gerrod was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
34 babies were named Gerrod in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Gerrod's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerrod's full recorded timeline at 1990, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1987 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerrod at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Gerrod popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2022
- Peak year (1987)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Gerrod by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Gerrod's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Gerrod births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s
1970s
172 births
- 1980s
1980s
222 births
- 1990s
1990s
193 births
- 2000s 81
2000s
81 births
- 2010s 35
2010s
35 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 222 births (30% of all-time use).
How Gerrod 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 Gerrod's total volume
Gerrod vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gerrod by state
Where Gerrod concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Florida share of Gerrod's total US births 1.6%
Even split
12 of 736 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerrod? ▼
Gerrod has been given to 736 babies in the U.S. since 1956, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2022. 34 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Gerrod most popular? ▼
Gerrod was most popular in the 1980s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Gerrod most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerrod are Florida (12 births), California (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Gerrod been used? ▼
Records for Gerrod go back to 1956, giving 67 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Gerrod? ▼
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 Gerrod's data
- Gerrod's decade-level peak was the 1980s (222 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Gerrods (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida 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 Gerrod
Nearby Names Like Gerrod
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerrod
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 Gerrod side by side: Gerrod vs Gerald Gerrod vs Gerard Gerrod 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, 1956–2022 (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. "Gerrod: Baby Name Since 1956 - 736 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerrod. 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 Gerrod 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.