Geralyn
Geralyn is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear.
Origin and history
Geralyn is a feminine given name formed as a modern elaboration of Gerald, combining Germanic roots with the suffix '-lyn'. Historically used in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States, it has become rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,875 babies in the United States have been named Geralyn since 1880. It ranks #2505 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- NY (15.8 %)
- IL (12.6 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
- WI (8.2 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 178 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,385 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,567 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 197 |
| 1990-2000 | 113 |
| 2000-2010 | 79 |
| 2010-2019 | 52 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Geralyn
- Geralyn Lucas: Author, Journalist
- Geralyn Wolf: Episcopal Bishop, Clergy
Nicknames
Geri, Jeri, Lynn
Fun facts
- Geralyn emerged in the 20th century as part of a trend of adding the popular suffix '-lyn' to traditional masculine names like Gerald.
- The name saw its highest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.