Gerhard
Pronunciation: [ g-ERH-ahrd ]
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Gerhard first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 833 babies have been named Gerhard in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gerhard is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,034 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,034
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gerhard
Gerhard is a boy name .
Gerhard is currently ranked #28,034 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gerhard include Ger, Gerh, Gerhy, Gerhie, Ard, Ardy, Ardie, Gey, Geie, and Gerkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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