Holding steady.
Popularity of Geralene since 1922
Babies named Geralene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Geralene's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 83 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geralene is a mid-20th century American coinage, a feminine elaboration of Gerald that follows the pattern of names like Darlene and Marlene. First recorded in 1922, it saw its peak usage in 1937, aligning with the era's preference for -ene suffixed names. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, it enjoyed a stable presence during the 1930s before declining. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent years, though it remains uncommon. As a derivative of Gerald, it carries the meaning 'spear ruler'. Its style reflects the vintage charm of early 20th century American naming trends, similar to other feminine elaborations that arose during that period.
Geralene is a feminine name derived from Gerald, which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), thus meaning 'spear ruler'. It appears to have been formed by adding the popular feminine suffix '-ene' to Gerald, a pattern seen in other names like Darlene and Marlene. The name saw modest use in the United States, particularly in the 1930s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerry, Lena
Sibling names for Geralene
Names that share Geralene's style, for a brother or sister.
