Gehrig
Gehrig is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave with the spear.
Origin and history
Gehrig is a surname of German origin, derived from the given name Gerhard or Middle High German terms related to spears. It gained recognition as a given name in the United States primarily in tribute to baseball legend Lou Gehrig. Though relatively rare, it remains an established sports-heritage name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
698 babies in the United States have been named Gehrig since 1880. It ranks #3978 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1905.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.7 %)
- NY (26.5 %)
- CA (25 %)
- IL (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 128 |
| 2000-2010 | 324 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 22 |
Fun facts
- The given name's usage in the United States is overwhelmingly inspired by Hall of Fame baseball player Lou Gehrig.
- It originates as a patronymic surname derived from the ancient Germanic name Gerhard.