Gerrin
Of English origin, meaning "spear bearer" or "brave spear warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Gerrin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gerrin today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gerrin births was 1986 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gerrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gerrin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1986
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,778
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Gerrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gerrin from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gerrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gerrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gerrin
The name Gerrin has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, originating from the Old High German word "ger," which means "spear." This suggests that the name may have been associated with warriors or hunters in the early medieval period.
The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 9th century AD, appearing in various historical documents and records across central and western Europe. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Gerrin the Wanderer, a Saxon explorer who traveled extensively throughout the Frankish lands in the late 800s.
In the 11th century, the name gained prominence with Gerrin of Cologne, a renowned scholar and theologian who made significant contributions to the study of canon law. Born in 1020, he authored several influential treatises and served as an advisor to various church councils during his lifetime.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Gerrin the Bold, a 12th-century knight from Burgundy, France, who participated in the Second Crusade. Historical accounts depict him as a valiant warrior who fought bravely in the battles against the Muslim forces in the Holy Land.
In the 13th century, the name appears in Scandinavian records with Gerrin Eriksson, a Swedish nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the Kalmar Union, the unified monarchy that brought together the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Moving into the 15th century, Gerrin von Stetten, a German artist and woodcarver, gained recognition for his intricate and highly detailed religious sculptures adorning churches across southern Germany. Born in 1437, his works are considered masterpieces of late Gothic art.
Throughout its history, the name Gerrin has maintained a strong association with bravery, exploration, and scholarly pursuits, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name across various cultures and time periods.
People
Gerrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gerrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gerrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gerrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gerrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Gerrin a common name?
We classify Gerrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gerrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Gerrin was 1986, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gerrin is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gerrin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gerrin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gerrin in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gerrin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gerrin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gerrin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Gerrin?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Gerrin at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.