Boys name · California
Gerald in California
In 2025, 17 babies born in California were named Gerald, making it the #1168 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 25,392.
Popularity over time
Gerald in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #89 |
| 1926 | 184 | #40 |
| 1943 | 566 | #28 |
| 1959 | 491 | #75 |
| 1976 | 167 | #172 |
| 1992 | 117 | #324 |
| 2009 | 34 | #748 |
| 2025 | 17 | #1168 |
The most Gerald births in California in a single year was 623, in 1950. Gerald's highest rank in California was #22, set in 1933.
Rank swung between #22 (1933) and #1430 (2022) in California, from #89 in 1910 to #1168 in 2025.
Nationally, Gerald's strongest state was Minnesota, where it hit #7 in 1932. See Gerald in every state →
How popular is Gerald in California?
In 2025, 17 babies born in California were named Gerald, making it the #1168 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 25,392.
How many babies are named Gerald in California?
California recorded 17 births of babies named Gerald in 2025.
What is the rank of Gerald in California?
Gerald ranked #1168 among boys names in California in 2025.
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.