How Many People Are Named Gerardo?

Complete statistics for the name Gerardo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gerardo
Very Rare
Spanish, Italian

Gerardo means 'spear bearer' and has origins in Spanish and Italian cultures. It's rare, with just 1 in 6,391 Americans having this name, totaling around 51,635 people today. The majority, half of those named Gerardo, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~2,766
Living in US
1 in 119,830
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spear bearer
🌐
Origin
Spanish, Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

116,449
Worldwide Bearers
#756
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
22,533
🇪🇸 Spain
21,738
🇪🇨 Ecuador
15,175
🇧🇴 Bolivia
12,916
🇵🇾 Paraguay
10,785
🇧🇷 Brazil
10,483
🇺🇾 Uruguay
10,179
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,677
🇨🇦 Canada
1,398
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,306

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51,404 (100%)
♀ Female
232 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
27,621
Would be under 30 (50%)
23,465
Would be 30–60 (43%)
3,765
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 54,851 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gerardo Through the Generations

With its peak popularity in 2000 when 1,713 babies were named Gerardo, this name has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 51,635 people named Gerardo living in the United States, reflecting a younger demographic where 27,621 are under 30 years old. This trend indicates that Gerardo remains a relatively new addition to American names, favored by parents in recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 20,201
Texas 16,268
Illinois 2,979
Arizona 2,168
Florida 1,380
New York 1,370
Colorado 770
Washington 677
New Jersey 627
Georgia 622

✨ Similar Names to Gerardo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gerardo's Spanish, Italian roots

📄 About the Name Gerardo

How Many People Have the Name Gerardo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,766 people in the United States currently share the name Gerardo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 119,830 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gerardo a Common or Rare Name?

Gerardo 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 Gerardo Mean?

Gerardo means "spear bearer" and comes from Spanish, Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gerardo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Gerardo Most Popular?

The name Gerardo reached peak popularity in 2000, with 1,713 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Gerardo?

Approximately 2,766 people named Gerardo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,766. That works out to roughly 1 in 119,830 Americans.

Is Gerardo a rare name?

Gerardo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 119,830 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gerardo mean?

Gerardo means "spear bearer" and comes from Spanish, Italian origins.

Is Gerardo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gerardo are male and 0% are female.

When was Gerardo most popular?

Gerardo peaked in 2000 with 1,713 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,766
All-Time Births2,766
1 in X1 in 119,830
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2000
World Rank#756
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.