Gender: Male
Gerald Prentice Nye was an American politician who represented North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1925 to 1945. Nye rose to national fame in the 1930s as chair of the Special Committee on Investigation of the Munitions Industry, which studied the causes of United States' involvement in World War I and became known as the Nye Committee. Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was a prominent opponent of United States involvement in World War II.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 9, 2024
On the name Gerald Nye, Gerald means Mighty with a Spear, Spear Warrior, Ruler of the Spear. Nye means Island Dweller, Island, Honour, Modest, Noble.
The name Gerald Nye is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gerald is commonly found in United States of America, France, South Africa, and 89 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Gerald is recorded 36,340 times globally, ranking it as the 1,826th most common name worldwide.
Gerald is most prevalent in United States of America, with 8,293 occurrences, making it the 639th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Gerald is found among 1 in every 33 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #639 | 1 : 218 |
| France | #686 | 1 : 297 |
| South Africa | #607 | 1 : 684 |
| Austria | #73 | 1 : 33 |
| United Kingdom | #745 | 1 : 299 |
| Germany | #482 | 1 : 205 |
| Nigeria | #1,102 | 1 : 1,018 |
| Chile | #695 | 1 : 563 |
| Costa Rica | #257 | 1 : 134 |
| Singapore | #407 | 1 : 606 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gerald from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gerald Prentice Nye was an American politician who represented North Dakota in the United States Senate from 1925 to 1945. Nye rose to national fame in the 1930s as chair of the Special Committee on Investigation of the Munitions Industry, which studied the causes of United States' involvement in World War I and became known as the Nye Committee. Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was a prominent opponent of United States involvement in World War II.
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