Gerrard Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JER-ard //ˈdʒɛr.ɑrd//
Origin: Old French; Germanic
Meaning: Old French: spear strength; Germanic: brave with a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gerrard has its roots in the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with the Old High German form "Gerhart." It subsequently transitioned into Middle English as "Gerard" before being adapted into its modern form, Gerrard. The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, influenced by the Old French variant "Gérard," which was brought to England by the Normans.
Historically, the name Gerrard has been borne by notable figures, including Saint Gerard of Csanád, a Hungarian bishop who lived in the 11th century and was canonized in the 12th century. His legacy contributed to the name's prominence in medieval Europe.
Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which indicates its presence in England during the early medieval period. The name has also been associated with several English noble families, further embedding it in the historical narrative of the region.
Culturally, the name Gerrard has been linked to notions of valor and strength, reflecting its etymological roots. It has often been used in literature and folklore to symbolize bravery and leadership.
The diminutive form "Gerry" has also emerged, though it is less frequently noted in historical contexts. Overall, the name Gerrard carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its Germanic origins and shaped by centuries of usage in various contexts.
Fictional characters named Gerrard
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Gerrard is a fictional character from the play The Glass Menagerie. He is a key figure who represents the struggles of the Wingfield family and their dreams for a better life.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gerrard was first seen in the United States in 1940.
Gerrard has ranked as high as #1205 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in New York, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Gerrard has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gerrard is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gerrard was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Gerrard (1987)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gerrard.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1940 | 5 |