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The name Gerald peaked for girls at #937 in 1931. Gerald is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Gerald is a boy's name of English origin meaning "ruler with the spear".

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Both a saint's name and a presidential one via Gerald Ford—who was born Leslie—Gerald is a quintessential 1930s-40s name, when it ranked as high as Number 19. Hence all those nice middle-aged and senior Jerrys we've known and loved. Gerald has always been popular in Ireland, accounting for the prevalence of Fitzgeralds there. Though not considered stylish, Gerald remains on the popularity charts. Cousin Gerard has a similar profile, Geraldo is the well-used Spanish version, and Geraldine is the most promising of the family, in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

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The name Gerald is currently ranked #958 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #19 in 1936. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in GERALD, GERALD, and GERALD. Gerald is occasionally used for girls in 1993.

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