NAME PROFILE
Geraldine
Geraldine is a feminine form of the name Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear'. It conveys strength and leadership, often evoking an image of a confident and capable woman who is both nurturing and assertive.
Key Stats
| Total births | 212,097 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1930 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 21%TX — 20%FL — 19%IL — 18%
Notable People
Geraldine Page (Actress, *Sweet Bird of Youth*) · Geraldine Ferraro (Politician, first female Vice Presidential candidate for a major party) · Geraldine Chaplin (Actress, daughter of Charlie Chaplin) · Geraldine McEwan (Actress, *Miss Marple*) · Geraldine Viswanathan (Actress, *Blockers*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
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