Holding steady.
Popularity of Gearldine since 1908
Babies named Gearldine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 196 |
| 1920s | 884 |
| 1930s | 1,351 |
| 1940s | 1,309 |
| 1950s | 670 |
| 1960s | 247 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gearldine, a variant of Geraldine, has never been among the most popular names in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1908, with its peak year in 1935 when it reached its highest usage. The name has since remained stable but rare, with no recent resurgence. Its trajectory indicates a position outside the top 1000, reflecting a consistent but low level of adoption over the decades.
Gearldine is a variant spelling of Geraldine, the feminine form of Gerald. Gerald derives from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'ruler with the spear'. The name Geraldine was popularized in the 19th century, partly through the poetry of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and later through the actress Geraldine Farrar. Gearldine emerged as a less common variant, peaking in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerri, Gerry, Dina, Gear
Sibling names for Gearldine
Names that share Gearldine's style, for a brother or sister.
