Fitzgerald Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Irish surname 'Mac Gearailt', meaning 'son of Gerald', it symbolizes strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald is an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic name 'Mac Gearailt', meaning 'son of Gerald'. The name Gerald comes from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. Fitzerald gained prominence as a surname in Ireland during the medieval period and eventually became a given name. It is associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Fitzgerald
The popularity for the name Fitzgerald peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 125 births, which ranked number 1,630 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Fitzgerald had the most male births in 1964 with 125, which ranked number 688 out of 4,593 male names. The number of births for the name Fitzgerald has increased sharply over the last ten years from 12 births to 73 births, an increase of 508.33%. Among males, Fitzgerald has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 12 births to 73 births, an increase of 508.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Fitzgerald
- 20 Year Trend of Fitzgerald: 711.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Fitzgerald: 508.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Fitzgerald: 508.33%
Popularity of Fitzgerald by State
For males, Fitzgerald was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in FL, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Fitzgerald. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | 1602 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 5 | 1279 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 6 | 1099 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Fitzgerald
- Total Births of Fitzgerald: 87 (19.79%)
- Male Births of Fitzgerald: 87 (19.79%)
Given the upward trend of Fitzgerald over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 19.79% increase in total births, for a total of 87 births in 2024. Male births for Fitzgerald have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 87 male births in 2024, an increase of 19.79%.