Geraldine
Female name · ↓ Falling
88,867
Total Births
1931
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Geraldine
Geraldine is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1930s with significant usage. Approximately 88,867 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 309 births |
| 1890s | 844 births |
| 1900s | 2,541 births |
| 1910s | 9,312 births |
| 1920s | 20,229 births |
| 1930s | 21,369 births |
| 1940s | 19,387 births |
| 1950s | 9,813 births |
| 1960s | 3,847 births |
| 1970s | 737 births |
| 1980s | 235 births |
| 1990s | 76 births |
| 2010s | 168 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geraldine?
Geraldine has been given to 88,867 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1931 with 2,333 births that year.
Is Geraldine a boy or girl name?
Geraldine is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Geraldine most popular?
Geraldine was most popular in 1931, when 2,333 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Geraldine?
Geraldine first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).