Gerrod Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GER-rod //ˈɡɛrəd//
Origin: German; English
Meaning: German: spear ruler; English: brave with a spear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gerrod has its roots in Old Germanic, derived from the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "wald" meaning "rule" or "power." This etymological composition suggests a meaning akin to "spear ruler" or "spear power." The name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from its Germanic origins into Old French as "Gerard," before being adopted into Middle English. The name was introduced into England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became popular among the Anglo-Norman nobility and subsequently among the English populace.
Historically, the name Gerard has been borne by several notable figures, including Saint Gerard of Csanád, a Hungarian bishop who was martyred in the early 11th century, and Gerard of Villers, a 12th-century French saint. The name also appears in various medieval texts and genealogies, reflecting its significance in both religious and secular contexts.
The name's presence in the King James Bible, translated in the early 17th century, further solidified its standing in Christian tradition, although Gerrod itself is not directly mentioned in biblical texts. Culturally, the name Gerrod, along with its variants, has been associated with strength and leadership, qualities symbolized by its etymological roots.
The name has seen various diminutive forms, such as Gerry, which have been used affectionately in different cultures. The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its strong historical associations and the virtues it embodies, making it a name of significance across various periods and cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gerrod was first seen in the United States in 1956.
Gerrod has ranked as high as #1117 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Florida, California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Gerrod has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gerrod 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 Gerrod was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Gerrod (1993)
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 Gerrod.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1987 | 34 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1981 | 22 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1976 | 23 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |