Geraldo
Geraldo is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or ruler with the spear.
Origin and history
Geraldo is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Gerald. It derives from elements meaning spear and rule. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, often favored by families seeking a classic Hispanic or Lusophone variant of Gerald.
Popularity in the United States
2,395 babies in the United States have been named Geraldo since 1880. It ranks #2650 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1880.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44 %)
- CA (18.1 %)
- TX (16.1 %)
- NJ (8.2 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 242 |
| 1970-1980 | 413 |
| 1980-1990 | 624 |
| 1990-2000 | 567 |
| 2000-2010 | 287 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 47 |
Famous people named Geraldo
- Geraldo Rivera: Journalist, Television Host
Nicknames
Geri, Gerry
Fun facts
- Geraldo developed as a romance-language adaptation of the ancient Germanic name composed of ger (spear) and wald (rule).
- The name gained widespread visibility in North America through television host and journalist Geraldo Rivera.