Geraldine
5 countries#2438 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Geraldine was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
212,097 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2438 · peaked in 1930 with 5,471 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
35,998 births recorded 1907–2011 · peaked in 1975 with 2,110 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
661 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1974 with 40 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
431 births recorded 1974–2001 · peaked in 1974 with 40 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
213 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1996 with 26 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
17 births recorded 1997–2010 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Geraldine’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1522 | — |
| 2007 | #1621 | ↓99 |
| 2008 | #1431 | ↑190 |
| 2009 | #1231 | ↑200 |
| 2010 | #1160 | ↑71 |
| 2011 | #965 | ↑195 |
| 2012 | #994 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #1403 | ↓409 |
| 2014 | #1436 | ↓33 |
| 2015 | #1643 | ↓207 |
| 2016 | #1580 | ↑63 |
| 2017 | #1636 | ↓56 |
| 2018 | #1710 | ↓74 |
| 2019 | #1490 | ↑220 |
| 2020 | #1948 | ↓458 |
| 2021 | #1584 | ↑364 |
| 2022 | #1612 | ↓28 |
| 2023 | #1595 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #1997 | ↓402 |
| 2025 | #2438 | ↓441 |
Frequently asked questions about Geraldine
Is Geraldine a popular name?
Yes — Geraldine currently ranks #2438 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Geraldine more common for boys or girls?
Geraldine is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Geraldine most popular?
Geraldine peaked in 1930 in United States, with 5,471 recorded births that year.
Is Geraldine rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Geraldine’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #679 in 1880 to #2438 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Geraldine?
At least 248,756 babies have been recorded with the name Geraldine across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Geraldine popular in more than one country?
Yes — Geraldine appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, Scotland, England & Wales, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Geraldine?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Geraldine include Ellia, Emorie, Kyrie.
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