Gerrit
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-iht ]
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Gerrit first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,859 babies have been named Gerrit in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerrit is past its peak , currently ranked #11,587 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,587
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Gerrit
Gerrit is a boy name .
Gerrit is currently ranked #11,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerrit include Ger, Gerr, Gerry, Gerrie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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