Gerd
About Gerd
Gerd is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient Germanic elements meaning "protection" or "enclosure." The name is particularly common in Scandinavian countries and Germany, where it has been used for centuries. As a female name, Gerd is the feminine form of Gerhard, though it can also be used as a masculine name in some Nordic countries. In Norse mythology, Gerd was a beautiful frost giantess whom the god Freyr fell in love with, adding mythological significance to the name. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Gerd maintains steady popularity in Northern European regions, appreciated for its brevity and strong consonant ending that gives it a distinctive sound.
Pronounced GERD.
As of October 2026, Gerd ranked #4595 in US births in 1931 SSA, peaked at #3824 in 1929.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |