Geraldine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'spear strong' or 'ruler with a spear', Geraldine is a strong and elegant name of German origin.
Meaning of the Name Geraldine
Geraldine is a feminine given name of German origin. It is derived from the Germanic name Gerhard, which means 'spear strong' or 'ruler with a spear'. The name became popularized in medieval times, and has since been widely used in English-speaking countries. Geraldine is a strong and elegant name with noble associations.
Popularity of the Name Geraldine
The popularity for the name Geraldine peaked in popularity in the year 1930 with 5,448 births, which ranked number 82 out of 8,713 unique names for that year. Geraldine had the most female births in 1930 with 5,448, which ranked number 43 out of 5,247 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1941 with 35, which ranked number 1,107 out of 4,002 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Geraldine has declined sharply over the last ten years from 254 births to 130 births, a decline of -48.82%. Among females, Geraldine has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 254 births to 130 births, a decline of -48.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Geraldine
- 20 Year Trend of Geraldine: 41.30%
- 10 Year Trend of Geraldine: -48.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Geraldine: -48.82%
Popularity of Geraldine by State
Among females, Geraldine was most popular in Western states with 37 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 32 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Geraldine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 937 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 869 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 1024 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Geraldine
- Total Births of Geraldine: 122 (-6.48%)
- Female Births of Geraldine: 122 (-6.48%)
Given the downward trend of Geraldine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.48% decrease in total births, for a total of 122 births in 2024. For Females, births for Geraldine have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 122 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.48%.