How Many People Are Named Gerrad?
Complete statistics for the name Gerrad: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gerrad, a very rare male name, only 300 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 1,098,892 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 25 births, and it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 43All 321 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: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gerrad Through the Generations
Gerrad has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1980 when 25 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though it's far from common. Today, most people named Gerrad are aged between 30 and 60, with only a small percentage under 30 and none over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic for such a rare name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gerrad's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Gerrad
How Many People Have the Name Gerrad?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Gerrad. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,098,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gerrad a Common or Rare Name?
Gerrad 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 Gerrad Mean?
Gerrad means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gerrad in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gerrad Most Popular?
The name Gerrad reached peak popularity in 1980, with 25 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 Gerrad?
Approximately 300 people named Gerrad live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 321. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,098,892 Americans.
Is Gerrad a rare name?
Gerrad is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,098,892 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gerrad mean?
Gerrad means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Gerrad more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gerrad are male and 0% are female.
When was Gerrad most popular?
Gerrad peaked in 1980 with 25 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.