Boys name · Illinois
Gerald in Illinois
Gerald was the 1360th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Gerald that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 28,075 babies Gerald.
Popularity over time
Gerald in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 81st |
| 1926 | 301 | 37th |
| 1943 | 828 | 21st |
| 1959 | 393 | 59th |
| 1976 | 114 | 117th |
| 1992 | 64 | 226th |
| 2009 | 21 | 523rd |
| 2025 | 5 | 1360th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 81st in 1910 to 1360th in 2025.
The most babies named Gerald in Illinois in a single year was 899, in 1942. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 1937.
Across the country, Gerald reached its best rank of 7th in Minnesota (1932). See Gerald in every state →
How popular is Gerald in Illinois?
Gerald was the 1360th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Gerald that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 28,075 babies Gerald.
How many babies are named Gerald in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gerald in Illinois. The most babies named Gerald in Illinois in a single year was 899, in 1942.
What is the rank of Gerald in Illinois?
Gerald ranked 1360th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among boys names in 1937.
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.