Geri
Geri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Geri
- A diminutive of the female given name Geraldine, also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Shortening; compare Jerry from Gerald.
How popular is Geri?
Since 1880, 8,021 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Geri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #500 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #3939 in 1947. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Geri
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Sibling name ideas for Geri
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Geri FAQ
What does the name Geri mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Geraldine, also used as a formal given name. Shortening; compare Jerry from Gerald.
How popular is the name Geri?
Since 1880, 8,021 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Geri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #500 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #3939 in 1947. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Geri a boy or girl name?
Geri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 8,021 girls and 5 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.