Girl · #4,738 in 2026

Geroldine

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

Current Rank

#4,738

Peak Rank

#4,023 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1950

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#4023

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Geroldine

Geroldine first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 7 Geroldines were born — ranking #4,023 that year. As of 2026, Geroldine ranks #4,738 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 79 Geroldines have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Geroldine

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Geroldine

What does the name Geroldine mean?

Geroldine is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Geroldine in 2026?

In 2026, Geroldine ranks #4,738 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Geroldine most popular?

Geroldine reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #4,023 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Geroldine a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Geroldine?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geroldine include Angline, Pricie, Cosby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geroldine

Geroldine is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 79 births in the dataset. Geroldine's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #4,023. Use the chart and map above to compare Geroldine'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.