Girl · #5,377 in 2026

Gearldean

Name: Popularity of the name Gearldean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gearldean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,377

Peak Rank

#1,836 (1928)

Total Babies

469

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1957

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#1836

Peak Rank

469

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gearldean

Gearldean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1918, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 21 Gearldeans were born — ranking #1,836 that year. As of 2026, Gearldean ranks #5,377 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 469 Gearldeans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Gearldean

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gearldean is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gilden
Gildan
Gildon
Gulden
Garden
Golden
Gordon
Gordan
Gorden
Carlton
Carleton
Gilding

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gearldean

What does the name Gearldean mean?

Gearldean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gearldean in 2026?

In 2026, Gearldean ranks #5,377 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gearldean most popular?

Gearldean reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #1,836 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gearldean most popular?

Gearldean has historically been most popular in Missouri, Arkansas, Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gearldean.

Is Gearldean a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gearldean is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Gearldean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gearldean include Texie, Marget, Perlie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gearldean

Gearldean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 469 births in the dataset. Gearldean's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #1,836. Use the chart and map above to compare Gearldean's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.