Gearl
Every Gearl since 1919 — 300 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gearl
Gearl is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1919, 300 American babies have been named Gearl — about 79% boys and 21% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1936, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gearl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gearl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,109 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #4,062 |
| 1950 | — | — | 6 | #3,456 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,460 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,031 | 7 | #2,969 |
| 1935 | — | — | 10 | #2,440 |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,476 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,553 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gearl in 2025?
Gearl did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Gearl?
300 babies have been named Gearl in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gearl most popular?
Gearl peaked in 1936, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Gearl a boy or girl name?
Gearl is used for both: about 21% of babies named Gearl have been girls and 79% boys.
Is the name Gearl rising or falling?
Gearl has been roughly stable over the past decade.