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Gerrit
OriginLow German variation of Gerhard
Meaning"ruler with the spear"
US Rank#5689
2025 SSA
About Gerrit
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
Pronounced GAIR-it.
As of October 2026, Gerrit ranked #5689 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #815 in 1881.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,645 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2015 | #3,725 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #4,673 | 21 | 11.1 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,989 | 19 | 10.5 |
| 2019 | #4,382 | 23 | 12.8 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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