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Gerald

Gerald is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Gerald?

Recorded births named Gerald by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	451,351 births
England & Wales since 1996	369 births
Ireland since 1964	1,537 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Gerald's popularity over time

Babies named Gerald per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1942 (11,521/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (94/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (23/yr).

When was Gerald popular?

Gerald reached its peak in 1942, when it was the #43 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1940s name.

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