A Dutch name gently fading from the charts.
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard
Gerrit is a boy's baby name of Dutch origin, the Dutch form of Gerard — from the Germanic meaning 'spear strength.' With nearly 3,000 recorded births, it has been carried to America by Dutch immigrant communities and remains popular in Dutch-heritage families. Dutch artist Gerrit Rietveld, designer of the iconic Red Blue Chair, gives it an artistic credential as well.
Gerrit was #3101 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #9257, but its charm endures.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 55 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 220 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 314 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 383 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 281 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 259 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 168 | — |
| 1950s | 179 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 146 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 201 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 336 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 277 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 30 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 6 | — |
| 1880s | 6 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #9257 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7040 |
| 2022 | 6 | #11329 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5860 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6076 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4382 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4989 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8378 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4673 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3725 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3645 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5038 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4178 |
| 2011 | 24 | #4148 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4153 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4480 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3678 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3727 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3337 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3271 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1881–2024) · Methodology