Geraldine
Peaked at #38 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Geraldine has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Geraldine — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#38
in 1931
Current rank
#2013
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Geraldine reached its peak popularity for girls in 1931, ranking #38 nationally with 5,413 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1441 (2014) to #2013 (2024) — a 28% drop.
As of 2024, Geraldine ranks #2013 nationally for girls, with 97 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,013 | 97 |
| 2023 | #1,599 | 131 |
| 2022 | #1,614 | 131 |
| 2021 | #1,589 | 132 |
| 2020 | #1,947 | 98 |
| 2019 | #1,489 | 147 |
| 2018 | #1,711 | 121 |
| 2017 | #1,637 | 132 |
Geraldine — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1115
in 1941
Last ranked
#7305
in 1989
Years tracked
51
1913–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Geraldine reached its peak popularity for boys in 1941, ranking #1115 nationally with 35 babies given the name that year.
Geraldine hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #7305.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #7,305 | 6 |
| 1988 | #4,272 | 11 |
| 1982 | #6,699 | 5 |
| 1968 | #3,860 | 6 |
| 1967 | #2,849 | 9 |
| 1966 | #3,078 | 8 |
| 1962 | #3,424 | 7 |
| 1961 | #4,281 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Geraldine most popular?
Geraldine was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #38 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Geraldine becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Geraldine?
At least 212,021 babies have been recorded with the name Geraldine in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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