How Many People Are Named Gerry?
An estimated 13,168 people in the United States have the first name Gerry. It is used for both genders, with 68.5% male. The average bearer is 64 years old, and Gerry peaked in popularity in 1957 with 636 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Gerry as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Gerry paired with any surname.
Estimated Living Americans
13,168
About 1 in 26,029 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Uncommon
Predicted Gender
Male
68.5% confidence
Average Age
64
years old
Peak Year
1957
636 births
Total Registered
21,117
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Gerry
Gerry is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (68.5%) and females (31.5%). Out of 21,117 total births registered, 14,460 were male and 6,657 were female.
Gerry as a male name
Ranked #8,520 in 2024
9 male births in 2024
Peak: 1958 (524 births)
Gerry as a female name
Ranked #14,200 in 1995
5 female births in 1995
Peak: 1943 (250 births)
Gerry in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 15,883 people with the first name Gerry, which placed it at #1,833 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Gerry was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 15,883 people with this name in that snapshot, 75.0% were male and 25.0% were female. That is more heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 68.5% male.
Census Count
15,883
people with this name
Census Rank
#1,833
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
5.26
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Gerry was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (71.05%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (13.93%) and Asian and Pacific Islander (6.07%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Gerry in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Gerry.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71.05% | 11,282 |
| Black | 13.93% | 2,212 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 6.07% | 964 |
| Hispanic | 5.96% | 946 |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 345 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.82% | 131 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Gerry: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Gerry span from the 1900s to the 2020s, covering 13 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1950s, when 5,149 babies were registered. Gerry has declined significantly from its peak in the 1950s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Gerry by Decade
How has Gerry tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Gerry by State
Birth registrations for Gerry span all 44 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in California, Texas, Illinois. The lowest are in New Mexico, North Dakota, District of Columbia. On average, about 316 Gerrys were registered per state.
Gerry + Last Name Combinations
How many people share a full name with Gerry as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Names Similar to Gerry
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
Gerry: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gerry?
We estimate approximately 13,168 people named Gerry are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 26,029 Americans share this first name.
Is Gerry a common name?
Gerry is classified as "Uncommon" and is more popular than 98.1% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 21,117 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Gerry most popular?
Gerry reached peak popularity in 1957, when 636 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Gerry is approximately 64 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Gerry in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 15,883 people with the first name Gerry. That placed it at #1,833 in the published Census first-name tables, or 5.26 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Gerry was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Gerry?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Gerry was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 75.0% male and 25.0% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Gerry?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Gerry was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (71.05%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (13.93%) and Asian and Pacific Islander (6.07%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Gerry a male name?
Gerry is predominantly male. 68.5% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Gerry have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Gerry peaked in 1957, and the average living bearer is about 64 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Gerry Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Gerry Smith, Gerry Johnson, Gerry Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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