Gearldine
Gearldine is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear.
Origin and history
Gearldine is a variant spelling of Geraldine, a name of Germanic origin meaning ruler with a spear. It gained popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, though this specific spelling was less common than the traditional form. Today, the name is rarely given to newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,686 babies in the United States have been named Gearldine since 1880. It ranks #2555 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (10.9 %)
- NC (10.9 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- AL (8.3 %)
- AR (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 196 |
| 1920-1930 | 884 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,351 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,309 |
| 1950-1960 | 670 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gerry, Geri, Dina, Dean
Fun facts
- Gearldine is a transposed-letter variant of the traditional French and Germanic name Geraldine.
- The name saw most of its usage in the U.S. during the early to mid-20th century alongside other feminine Germanic compounds.