Geraldine
Geraldine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Geraldine
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Gerald + -ine. c. 1540 by the Earl of Surrey as a poetic name for Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, "one of the Fitzgeralds". Taken up as a given name in the 19th century, and used as a feminine form of Gerald.
How popular is Geraldine?
Since 1880, 211,349 girls and 748 boys in the U.S. have been named Geraldine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #38 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #1116 in 1941. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Geraldine
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Sibling name ideas for Geraldine
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Geraldine FAQ
What does the name Geraldine mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. From Gerald + -ine. c. 1540 by the Earl of Surrey as a poetic name for Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald, "one of the Fitzgeralds". Taken up as a given name in the 19th century, and used as a feminine form of Gerald.
What is the origin of the name Geraldine?
Geraldine is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Geraldine?
Since 1880, 211,349 girls and 748 boys in the U.S. have been named Geraldine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #38 in 1931. Its highest rank for boys was #1116 in 1941. In 2025, 73 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Geraldine a boy or girl name?
Geraldine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 211,349 girls and 748 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.