Geraldine
boy nameGeraldine entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1108 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1108
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2898 |
| 1920s | #2226 |
| 1930s | #1461 |
| 1940s | #1653 |
| 1950s | #2805 |
| 1960s | #3358 |
| 1980s | #5829 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Geraldine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Geraldine alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Geraldine in 2025?
- Geraldine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Geraldine most popular?
- Geraldine peaked in 1941, reaching #1108 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Geraldine with classmates?
- Geraldine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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