Geronimo
Geronimo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sacred name or holy name.
Origin and history
Geronimo is the Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning sacred name. It is famously associated with the Bedonkohe Apache leader who resisted military expansion. In the United States, it remains a rare but recognizable male name with steady historical usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,085 babies in the United States have been named Geronimo since 1880. It ranks #2321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1710.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62.9 %)
- CA (32.2 %)
- FL (2.8 %)
- NY (1.2 %)
- AZ (0.28 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 12 |
| 1910-1920 | 79 |
| 1920-1930 | 194 |
| 1930-1940 | 129 |
| 1940-1950 | 159 |
| 1950-1960 | 208 |
| 1960-1970 | 220 |
| 1970-1980 | 342 |
| 1980-1990 | 311 |
| 1990-2000 | 366 |
| 2000-2010 | 438 |
| 2010-2019 | 410 |
| 2020-2029 | 217 |
Famous people named Geronimo
- Geronimo Pratt: Activist, Veteran
Nicknames
Gero, Ronnie
Fun facts
- It was the leader name given to Goyaałı́, a prominent Bedonkohe Apache leader born in the 19th century.
- During World War II, U.S. paratroopers began yelling 'Geronimo!' before jumping from planes as a cry of courage.