Holding steady.
Popularity of Yeraldine since 2004
Babies named Yeraldine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yeraldine is an uncommon modern variant of Geraldine, first appearing in U.S. records in 2004. Its peak year was 2011, though it never reached a rank or a notable 1-in-N frequency, remaining rare in usage. The trajectory has been stable, meaning the name has persisted at very low numbers without significant growth or decline. As a respelling, it lacks top state concentration and is used sparingly across the country. Yeraldine reflects a trend of adapting traditional names with a contemporary flair, but it has not gained widespread popularity.
Yeraldine is a modern spelling variant of Geraldine, itself the feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), thus meaning 'ruler with the spear.' The name Geraldine was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. The substitution of 'Y' for 'G' in Yeraldine likely reflects a stylistic or phonetic preference, without altering the underlying etymology.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yera, Dina, Geri
Sibling names for Yeraldine
Names that share Yeraldine's style, for a brother or sister.
