Jeraldine
girl nameJeraldine entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #526 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#526
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1763 |
| 1910s | #1386 |
| 1920s | #885 |
| 1930s | #698 |
| 1940s | #729 |
| 1950s | #1444 |
| 1960s | #2478 |
| 1970s | #6293 |
| 1980s | #8152 |
| 1990s | #10646 |
| 2000s | #9138 |
| 2010s | #10058 |
| 2020s | #14113 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Jeraldine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jeraldine alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jeraldine in 2025?
- Jeraldine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jeraldine most popular?
- Jeraldine peaked in 1939, reaching #526 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jeraldine with classmates?
- Jeraldine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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