Holding steady.
Popularity of Gerline since 1915
Babies named Gerline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 125 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gerline is a rare feminine given name that saw its greatest use in the 1930s, with a peak in 1936. Its etymology is uncertain; it may derive from Gerald or be a compound of popular name elements. The name has not appeared in recent ranking data, indicating a very low frequency. It remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage-sounding name.
Gerline likely originated as a feminine elaboration of Gerald, which derives from Germanic elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). Alternatively, it may be a combination of the popular prefix Ger- with the suffix -line, a common pattern in 19th and early 20th century English coinages. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1930s, peaking in 1936, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gerry, Lina, Line
Sibling names for Gerline
Names that share Gerline's style, for a brother or sister.
