Gerald vs Dennis
Dennis leads today (#707 vs #1,204), though both are past their peak.
145 years, head to head
Babies named Gerald and Dennis per year in U.S. Social Security records, 1880–2025.
Head to head
2025 rank
#1,204
#707
Babies named in 2025
168
381
Peak year
1939
1946
Trend
Declining since 1985
Declining since 1985
Usually for
Boys
Boys
Lifetime births
448,966
621,000
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