NAME PROFILE
Gerald
Gerald is a Germanic name meaning 'rule of the spear,' derived from the elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule). The name carries a sense of strength and leadership, evoking an image of a confident individual who inspires others and leads with integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 451,351 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1942 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 20%TX — 20%PA — 20%IL — 19%
Notable People
Gerald Ford (38th President of the United States) · Geraldine Page (Actress, *Sweet Bird of Youth*) · Gerald Butler (Actor, *300*) · Gerald R. Ford Jr. (Political figure) · Gerald Levert (Singer-songwriter)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GerryGGer
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