Declining since 2021, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Geralt since 2018
Babies named Geralt per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 109 |
Meaning & origin
Geralt is a name with a very recent history, first appearing in U.S. data in 2018. Its popularity peaked in 2022, and it has been on a declining trajectory since 2021. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked 7679, with about 1 in 170,808 boys receiving the name. The name is almost entirely associated with the character Geralt of Rivia from Andrzej Sapkowski's The Witcher series, which has also been adapted into a popular video game and Netflix show. This has likely influenced its sudden appearance and brief rise in popularity. As a modern literary creation, the name does not have deep historical roots, but it has gained a niche following among fans of the series. Despite its decline, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name from fantasy fiction.
The name Geralt is a modern invention, most famously used by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski for the protagonist of his The Witcher series. It may be a variant of the Germanic name Gerald, derived from the elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). The spelling with a 't' instead of 'd' may have been chosen to give the name a more fantasy-like or exotic feel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary
Variants: Geralt
Sibling names for Geralt
Names that share Geralt's style, for a brother or sister.
