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Gerrianne

JERR-ee-an · Combination of Gerri (a short form of Geraldine) and Anne, thus meaning 'ruler of the spear' and 'grace.'

Peak popularity
1952
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Gerrianne since 1950

Babies named Gerrianne per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59141960198020002020Most births 1952Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s71
1960s40
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Gerrianne is a mid-20th-century compound name that exemplifies the American fashion for blending familiar feminine names. First recorded in 1950, it saw its peak year in 1952, though even then it remained uncommon. Over its history, the name has maintained a stable trajectory, never experiencing a surge in popularity. Its top states are listed as none, indicating its use was scattered and never concentrated. Today, Gerrianne is almost unheard of, with fewer than 5 new registrations per year, making it a truly rare choice that carries a vintage feel.

Gerrianne is a modern compound name blending Gerri, a diminutive of Geraldine (feminine form of Gerald, from Germanic elements ger 'spear' and wald 'rule'), with Anne (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace'). Such combinations were fashionable in mid-20th-century America. The name first appeared in records in 1950 and saw modest use through the 1950s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Gerri, Anne, Gerry

Variants: Gerriann, Gerianne, Jeri-Anne

Sibling names for Gerrianne

Names that share Gerrianne's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Gerrianne mean?
Gerrianne is a combination of Gerri, a short form of Geraldine meaning 'ruler of the spear,' and Anne, meaning 'grace.'
How popular is the name Gerrianne right now?
Gerrianne is extremely rare today; it has not ranked in the top 1000 since the 1950s, and recent data show fewer than 5 births per year in the United States.
Is Gerrianne a boy or girl name?
Gerrianne is exclusively a girl's name.