How Many People Are Named Gerad?
Complete statistics for the name Gerad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gerad is a very rare male name, with only 555 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 594,306 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 35 births, showing a stable trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 42All 594 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gerad Through the Generations
Gerad has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1982 when 35 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 555 individuals named Gerad living in the United States, representing a very small fraction of the population. Interestingly, the majority of those named Gerad are now in their forties, with 523 out of 555 falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that came of age during the name's heyday.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gerad's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gerad
How Many People Have the Name Gerad?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 555 people in the United States currently share the name Gerad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 594,306 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gerad a Common or Rare Name?
Gerad is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gerad Mean?
Gerad means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gerad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gerad Most Popular?
The name Gerad reached peak popularity in 1982, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gerad?
Approximately 555 people named Gerad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 594. That works out to roughly 1 in 594,306 Americans.
Is Gerad a rare name?
Gerad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 594,306 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gerad mean?
Gerad means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gerad more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gerad are male and 0% are female.
When was Gerad most popular?
Gerad peaked in 1982 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.