Masculine dossier · first seen 1881
Gerrit
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1916
Peak era
1916
Peak births
49
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Gerrit
How many people are named Gerrit?
An estimated 1,785 living Americans are named Gerrit.
How rare is Gerrit?
Gerrit is very rare among babies today, with 16 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 67.3% from its 1916 peak.
How old is the typical Gerrit?
The median age of a living American named Gerrit is approximately 34 years, with most bearers falling between 22 and 50 years old.
Is Gerrit still popular?
Not especially. Gerrit has been declining since its 1916 peak and registered 16 births in 2025.
Where is Gerrit most common?
Gerrit has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 16.6× more often than the national baseline.
1881Peak 19162025
Peak year
1916
Decline from peak
67.3%
2025
16
All-time
2,877