Gerhardt
Gerhardt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Brave spear or hardy spearman.
Origin and history
Gerhardt is a traditional German name derived from elements meaning spear and brave or hardy. Historically brought to the United States by European immigrants, it has become rare in modern usage, with fewer than a thousand records in SSA history.
Popularity in the United States
858 babies in the United States have been named Gerhardt since 1880. It ranks #3819 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WI (63.9 %)
- MN (19 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- CT (2.3 %)
- IA (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 252 |
| 1920-1930 | 280 |
| 1930-1940 | 147 |
| 1940-1950 | 90 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gerhardt
- Gerhardt Knodel: Textile Artist, Educator
Nicknames
Garry, Gary
Fun facts
- The name is composed of the Old High German elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'hart' meaning brave or strong.
- It is a variant spelling of Gerhard, often serving as both a given name and a surname in German-speaking regions.