Gerard
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
58,833 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1956 Peak Popularity Year
1,617 Peak Births

Gerard Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Gerard originates from Germanic roots, meaning 'brave spear'. It evolved through various forms, including Gerhard and Gerardus, reflecting its historical usage since the medieval period. The name embodies traits of strength and bravery, with no biblical relevance. Today, it is perceived as a classic and dignified name, with notable bearers in various fields.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gerard"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛr.əd/

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Origin

Germanic

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Etymology

The name Gerard is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.

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Meaning

Brave spear

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Language Evolution

Gerhard, Gerardus, Gerard

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Historical Usage

Gerard gained popularity in medieval Europe, particularly among the Normans and was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gerhard, Gerrard, Gerry

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Gerard is often associated with strength and bravery. It is considered a classic name that carries a sense of dignity.

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Famous People

Gerard Butler, Gerard Depardieu, Gerard Way

📊 Gerard Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Gerard Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,617 peak births in 1956

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 45 US states, with strongest presence in New Hampshire

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gerard"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Gerard"

"Gerard" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 263rd of 7545 7,223
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 219th of 6773 10,694
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 204th of 7552 24,019
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 362nd of 10718 7,769
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 561st of 16616 4,804
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1116th of 24088 2,362
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1283rd of 23106 1,764
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 6965th of 9107 17
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 7328th of 9204 15
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7387th of 12526 43
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 12822nd of 19264 23
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 21402nd of 27321 14

Regional Popularity of "Gerard" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
26.41%
374th/1416
7.03%
97th/1379
32.63%
772nd/2366
59.37%
678th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
21.93%
339th/1546
5.40%
84th/1556
26.09%
614th/2353
32.58%
504th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
10.06%
224th/2227
3.58%
87th/2430
14.44%
412th/2853
13.23%
367th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
16.04%
471st/2937
4.94%
172nd/3483
14.53%
511th/3518
14.14%
572nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
21.38%
788th/3685
6.44%
288th/4475
12.23%
635th/5194
12.32%
778th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
40.40%
1851st/4582
11.12%
574th/5164
16.60%
1214th/7313
18.21%
1359th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
49.10%
1956th/3984
18.19%
816th/4487
19.28%
1315th/6822
22.90%
1437th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Gerard" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Gerard"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gerard" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Gerard" in the United States

The name Gerard is most popular in New Hampshire, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gerard has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gerard' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 263rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 219th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 204th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 362nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 561st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1116th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1283rd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6965th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7387th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12822nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21402nd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Gerard' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Gerard name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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