Jeraline

Meaning & origin

Jeraline is a rare feminine name that saw its peak in 1931, according to U.S. Social Security data, though even then it never entered the top 1000. It has been recorded since 1920 and has been given with a mostly stable, low frequency into the 2020s. The name appears to be an elaboration of Gerald, a name with Germanic roots meaning 'spear ruler', combined with the popular feminine suffix '-ine' seen in names like Geraldine and Jacqueline. Jeraline's trajectory shows modest use concentrated around the mid-20th century, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its scattered, nationwide usage. While never common, Jeraline offers a distinctive feminized choice for those drawn to vintage, underused names.

Jeraline is a feminine elaboration of the name Gerald, combining Gerald with the popular feminine suffix '-ine'. The name Gerald derives from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (ruler), thus 'ruler with a spear'. It emerged in the early 20th century, following the trend of creating distinctive feminine forms of masculine names. Jeraline saw modest use particularly in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.