Gerardo

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Gerardo

Gender: Masculine
Language: Spanish and Italian
Etymology:
Gerardo is the Italian and Spanish form of Gerard, from an old Germanic name, Gairhard. Originally it meant “Strong Spear,” from “ger” (spear); and “hard” (hardy, strong).

History:
In Italy Gherardo can be found at least from the 15th century.
In the United States, Gerardo was introduced in the 19th century by Spanish, Italian, and Mexican immigrants, and their children. It has become slowly rising throughout the 20th century.
Please see Gerard for more information.

Pronunciation: hair-are-doh.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Gerardo Diego (1896-1987)
Spanish poet.

Political Figures:
Gerardo Machado y Morales (1871-1939)
Dictator of Cuba.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.032 % named Gerardo

Popularity of Gerardo:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 857th most popular.
1910-1920: 939th most popular.
1920-1930: 821st most popular.
1930-1940: 812th most popular.
1940-1950: 662nd most popular.
1950-1960: 560th most popular.
1960-1970: 330th most popular.
1970-1980: 301st most popular.
1980-1990: 267th most popular.
1990: 224th most popular.
1991: 211th most popular.
1992: 203rd most popular.
1993: 198th most popular.
1994: 207th most popular.
1995: 208th most popular.
1996: 201st most popular.
1997: 212th most popular.
1998: 216th most popular.
1999: 216th most popular.
2000: 208th most popular.
2001: 224th most popular.
2002: 231st most popular.
2003: 239th most popular.