Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Gerrard since 1940
Babies named Gerrard per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gerrard's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 40 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 108 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 120 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Gerrard is a variant of Gerard that has remained consistently uncommon in the United States. First recorded in 1940, it reached its peak rank of 10,695 in 2025, reflecting a stable trajectory in recent decades. The name occurs in roughly 1 in 284,679 births, placing it well outside the top 10,000. Its peak year was 2014, though even then it was rare. Gerrard is most often chosen by families seeking a traditional Germanic name with a distinctive spelling, avoiding the more common Gerard. The name has a sturdy, classic feel, rooted in the medieval era, and carries the strong meaning of 'spear strength.'
Gerrard is an English variant of Gerard, from Germanic 'ger' (spear) + 'hard' (hardy, brave, strong). Introduced to England by the Normans, the name has been in use since the Middle Ages. The spelling with a double 'r' is less common than Gerard but has persisted, notably as a surname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerry, Jerry
Sibling names for Gerrard
Names that share Gerrard's style, for a brother or sister.
