Gerron
A boy's name of African American origin with 301 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Gerron is a two-syllable boy's name with a solid, balanced sound — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. With only 301 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Gerron is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gerron is a boy's baby name of African American origin, likely a creative variant with a strong two-syllable rhythm. The double-r spelling gives it a distinctive visual identity separate from more common names.
With its punchy consonant sounds, Gerron projects a solid, grounded energy — the kind of name that feels both uncommon and completely natural to say.
EtymologyShow more
Gerron is cataloged under the African American naming tradition. Names from the African American tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Gerron has been recorded as a boy's name since 1975, with 301 total births. Browse the African American names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gerron has 36+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33 | #10748 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 51 | #10304 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 84 | #6457 | — |
| 1980s | 93 | #4715 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 40 | #3850 | — |
The Story of Gerron
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Gerron is a Gen X staple. Boys named Gerron are most likely born between 1975 and 1989.
How rare is Gerron?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gerron is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, peaked in the 1980s with 93 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Gerron by the numbers
- Would fill 6 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1975–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11239 |
| 2017 | 6 | #11226 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10069 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8294 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12910 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11465 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11534 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9180 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9919 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10416 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10006 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8762 |
| 2001 | 5 | #11153 |
| 1998 | 5 | #10167 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9779 |
| 1996 | 11 | #5311 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8149 |
| 1994 | 11 | #5215 |
| 1993 | 11 | #5133 |
| 1992 | 14 | #4192 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2018