Geri
girl nameGeri entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #500 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#500
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4266 |
| 1930s | #1887 |
| 1940s | #901 |
| 1950s | #650 |
| 1960s | #640 |
| 1970s | #1160 |
| 1980s | #1840 |
| 1990s | #4333 |
| 2000s | #9383 |
| 2010s | #13384 |
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Geri are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Geri alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Geri in 2025?
- Geri is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Geri most popular?
- Geri peaked in 1958, reaching #500 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Geri with classmates?
- Geri will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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