Will my child share the name Gerald with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Gerald per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gerald in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gerald becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gerald has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 311 places in the last five years. Its peak was #680 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Gerald popular in the US as well as the UK?

Gerald is more popular in the US (#955) than in the UK (#1859). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1859

Gerald

Gerald is a distinctive choice, ranked #1859 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Gerald in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1859

US Rank #955

About the Name Gerald

Gerald has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 311 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #680 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Gerald is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #955, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.