Gerardo
Boy name · #678 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
In 2025, 401 baby boys were named Gerardo, placing it at #678 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #418, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,489 boys born in 2025 was named Gerardo.
Babies named Gerardo per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 119-year story
Gerardo first appears in the Social Security records in 1906, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2000, when 1,703 boys were named Gerardo — good for #211 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Gerardo in class?
Gerardo scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Gerardo is most common
Geography matters for names, and Gerardo is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Gerardos were TX (120), CA (102), IL (17), AZ (15), FL (14). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Gerardo
Statistically, parents drawn to Gerardo tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Eduardo, Ricardo, Gustavo, Bernardo, and Armando.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gerardo | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 401 | #678 |
| 2024 | 483 | #595 |
| 2023 | 486 | #589 |
| 2022 | 493 | #581 |
| 2021 | 496 | #568 |
| 2020 | 510 | #555 |
| 2019 | 482 | #578 |
| 2018 | 491 | #560 |
| 2017 | 637 | #470 |
| 2016 | 682 | #452 |
| 2015 | 744 | #418 |
| 2014 | 773 | #401 |
| 2013 | 756 | #398 |
| 2012 | 817 | #371 |
| 2011 | 836 | #359 |
| 2010 | 864 | #354 |
| 2009 | 993 | #322 |
| 2008 | 1,174 | #290 |
| 2007 | 1,335 | #261 |
| 2006 | 1,292 | #268 |
| 2005 | 1,312 | #252 |
| 2004 | 1,414 | #236 |
| 2003 | 1,399 | #239 |
| 2002 | 1,442 | #234 |
| 2001 | 1,520 | #227 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerardo a popular boy name?
Gerardo ranked #678 among boys in 2025 with 401 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #418.
When was the name Gerardo most popular?
Gerardo peaked in 2000, when 1,703 American boys received the name (ranked #211 that year). Since 2000 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gerardo?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,489 newborn American boys was named Gerardo. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.