Gerald is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #322 in 1996 with 822 recorded births. This places Gerald in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 822 births ranking #322. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 2,304 boys born was named Gerald. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.