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Gerrit

Boy

Meaning of Gerrit: Dutch: 'brave spear ruler'

Gerrit is a boy's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5444th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5444

16 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

2,877

First recorded 1881 · peak 1916

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 28 babies1982: 27 babies1983: 28 babies1984: 24 babies1985: 20 babies1986: 27 babies1987: 26 babies1988: 28 babies1989: 41 babies1990: 31 babies19901991: 31 babies1992: 40 babies1993: 35 babies1994: 40 babies1995: 42 babies1996: 42 babies1997: 39 babies1998: 46 babies1999: 37 babies2000: 41 babies20002001: 29 babies2002: 35 babies2003: 35 babies2004: 32 babies2005: 31 babies2006: 32 babies2007: 28 babies2008: 29 babies2009: 22 babies2010: 24 babies20102011: 24 babies2012: 24 babies2013: 18 babies2014: 29 babies2015: 29 babies2016: 21 babies2017: 9 babies2018: 19 babies2019: 23 babies2020: 14 babies20202021: 15 babies2022: 6 babies2023: 12 babies2024: 8 babies2025: 16 babies
US babies named Gerrit per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 46.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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