Gerald
A boy's name of English and German origin, ranked #1,204 in the US in 2025.
- Rank in 2025
- #1,204
- Best ever
- #19 in 1936
- US births since 1880
- 451,351
- Born in 2025
- 168
- Trend
- Falling last 10 years
- Given to
- 100% boys
Meaning
- ruler with the spear
- Rules by the spear
Births 1880–2025
Peak 11,521 in 1942. Falling over the last ten years.
Where in the US
- NY39,070
- MI35,394
- PA32,472
- IL28,080
- CA25,432
Recorded births, states with 5+ per year only. State records cover 98% of this name's national total.