How Many People Are Named Gerrie?
Complete statistics for the name Gerrie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gerrie is a rare female name with roots in the Netherlands; only 899 people named Gerrie live in the US today, making up just 1 in 367,172 Americans. The majority of those named Gerrie are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 1,378 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: 1948Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gerrie Through the Generations
Over the decades, Gerrie has maintained a steady presence, peaking in popularity in 1948 with 53 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on through 899 individuals, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Gerrie is more commonly found among older generations, indicating a stable yet niche name choice that bridges classic and modern naming trends.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gerrie
Gerrie is a Dutch and Afrikaans unisex given name. It is a diminutive of Ger, itself short for Gerard. As a birth name in the Netherlands, it is primarily feminine, peaking in popularities around 1950, but the name is more common as a nickname for men with the birth name Gerard(us) or Gerrit.MenGerrie Coetzee (1955–2023), South African boxer Gerrie Deijkers (1946–2003), Dutch footballer Gerrie Eijlers, Dutch handball player Gerrie Germishuys, South African rugby player Gerrie Kleton (1953-2006), Dutch footballer Gerrie Knetemann (1951-2004), Dutch cyclist Gerrie Labuschagné, South African rugb…
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Other names sharing Gerrie's Dutch roots
📄 About the Name Gerrie
How Many People Have the Name Gerrie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 196 people in the United States currently share the name Gerrie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gerrie a Common or Rare Name?
Gerrie 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gerrie in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Gerrie Most Popular?
The name Gerrie reached peak popularity in 1948, with 53 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 Gerrie?
Approximately 196 people named Gerrie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 196. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,691,068 Americans.
Is Gerrie a rare name?
Gerrie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,691,068 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gerrie mean?
The meaning and origin of Gerrie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gerrie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Gerrie are male and 99% are female.
When was Gerrie most popular?
Gerrie peaked in 1948 with 53 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.