Geraldine Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationJER-uhl-deen / /ˈdʒɛr.əl.din/

French; Germanic

Meaning

French: rules by the spear; Germanic: strength of a spear

Historical & Cultural Background

Geraldine is derived from the male name Gerald, which has roots in both French and Germanic languages. The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is often associated with nobility and strength due to its meaning. Although traditionally a feminine name, it has been used for boys in some contexts.

Trend Summary

Geraldine has seen fluctuating popularity, with a notable decline in usage for boys in recent decades.

Similar Names

GeraldoGerardGertieGinaGenevieveGiselleGlenGordon

Variants

  • Geraldene
  • Geraldina

International Variants

  • Geraldine (English)
  • Geraldina (Spanish)
  • Geralda (Italian)

Famous people named Geraldine

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Fictional characters named Geraldine

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Sibling Suggestions

GeraldGarethGideonGrahamGavinGalen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Geraldine was first seen in the United States in 1913. Geraldine has ranked as high as #855 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in California, North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Geraldine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Geraldine (1988)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19136
19156
19166
191810
191912
19209
19219
192211
192311
192415
192514
192620
192722
192819
192921
193023
193128
193227
193319
193420
193523
193623
193718
193819
193925
194023
194135
194231
194320
194420
194515
194618
194714
194813
194914
19509
19515
195212
195310
195410
195512
19567
19577
19615
19627
19668
19679
19686
19825
198811
19896