Unisex · #6,415 in 2026

Geral

Current Rank
#6,415
Peak Rank
#2,498 (1947)
Total Babies
224
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,106 (148 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,498 (224 total)
👦As Boy Name
1920
First Year
1990
Last Year
1947
Peak Year
#2498
Peak Rank
224
Total Count
35
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1915
First Year
1961
Last Year
1951
Peak Year
#3106
Peak Rank
148
Total Count
23
Years Active

The Story of Geral

As a girl name

Geral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1951, when 12 Gerals were born — ranking #3,106 that year. As of 2026, Geral ranks #6,567 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 148 Gerals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Geral first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1920, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1947, when 10 Gerals were born — ranking #2,498 that year. As of 2026, Geral ranks #6,415 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 224 Gerals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Geral

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Geral

What does the name Geral mean?
Geral is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Geral in 2026?
In 2026, Geral ranks #6,415 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Geral most popular?
Geral reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #2,498 that year with 10 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Geral most popular?
Geral has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Geral.
Is Geral a unisex name?
Yes — Geral is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 40% of Gerals assigned female and 60% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Geral?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geral include Kenna, Garrel, Theartis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geral

Geral is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 224 births in the dataset. Geral's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #2,498. Use the chart and map above to compare Geral'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.