Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerado since 1956
Babies named Gerado per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 67 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerado is a Spanish variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler.' Despite being in use since the mid-20th century (first recorded in 1956), it has never reached the top 1000 in U.S. popularity. Its peak year was 1987, and its trajectory has remained stable, never seeing significant spikes. The name is almost exclusively given to boys. The form Gerardo is far more common, and Gerado remains a rare choice, often used to honor family heritage while avoiding more widespread variants.
Gerado is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Gerald, which derives from the Germanic elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). It has been used in Spain and Latin America since the medieval period, though it is less common than its variant Gerardo.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gerado
Names that share Gerado's style, for a brother or sister.
