Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerrie since 1918
Babies named Gerrie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gerrie's real moment was 1941.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 196 |
| 1940s | 380 |
| 1950s | 308 |
| 1960s | 228 |
| 1970s | 127 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerrie is a diminutive of Gerald and Gerard that emerged as an independent name in the early 20th century. It was first recorded in U.S. data in 1918, and reached its peak popularity in 1941 during the mid-century era when such nickname-style names were fashionable. Since then, its usage has been stable but very low, not ranking in recent years. Gerrie remains a rare choice, often seen as a vintage alternative to more common names like Gerry or Jerry.
Gerrie is a diminutive form of Gerald or Gerard, both of Germanic origin. Gerald derives from the elements ger 'spear' and wald 'rule', while Gerard comes from ger 'spear' and hard 'brave, hardy'. The name has been used as an independent given name in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a pet form before becoming established on its own.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ger, Gerry
Sibling names for Gerrie
Names that share Gerrie's style, for a brother or sister.
