Unisex · #6,564 in 2026

Geryl

Current Rank
#6,564
Peak Rank
#2,839 (1955)
Total Babies
95
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #2,839 (95 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,049 (10 total)
👧As Girl Name
1950
First Year
1966
Last Year
1955
Peak Year
#2839
Peak Rank
95
Total Count
12
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1963
First Year
1965
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#4049
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Geryl

As a girl name

Geryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1950, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1955, when 16 Geryls were born — ranking #2,839 that year. As of 2026, Geryl ranks #6,564 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Geryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Geryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 5 Geryls were born — ranking #4,049 that year. As of 2026, Geryl ranks #3,930 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Geryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Geryl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geryl 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 Geryl

What does the name Geryl mean?
Geryl is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Geryl in 2026?
In 2026, Geryl ranks #6,564 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Geryl most popular?
Geryl reached its peak popularity in 1955, ranking #2,839 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Geryl most popular?
Geryl has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Geryl.
Is Geryl a unisex name?
Yes — Geryl is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 90% of Geryls assigned female and 10% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Geryl?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geryl include Ronalda, Andora, Vici. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geryl

Geryl is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Geryl's peak popularity came in 1955 when it ranked #2,839. Use the chart and map above to compare Geryl'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.