Boys name · California
Gerald in California
Gerald was the 1168th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 17 babies named Gerald that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,392 babies Gerald.
Popularity over time
Gerald in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 89th |
| 1926 | 184 | 40th |
| 1943 | 566 | 28th |
| 1959 | 491 | 75th |
| 1976 | 167 | 172nd |
| 1992 | 117 | 324th |
| 2009 | 34 | 748th |
| 2025 | 17 | 1168th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 89th in 1910 to 1168th in 2025.
The most babies named Gerald in California in a single year was 623, in 1950. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1933.
Across the country, Gerald reached its best rank of 7th in Minnesota (1932). See Gerald in every state →
How popular is Gerald in California?
Gerald was the 1168th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 17 babies named Gerald that year. Since 1910, California families have named 25,392 babies Gerald.
How many babies are named Gerald in California?
In 2025, 17 babies were named Gerald in California. The most babies named Gerald in California in a single year was 623, in 1950.
What is the rank of Gerald in California?
Gerald ranked 1168th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 1933.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.