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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Gerald

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Gerald appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1942. It is a 2-syllable boy name ranked #73 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Jerald, Jerrold, Gerrald.

#73boy rank
1942peak year
2syllables

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