Jeraldine
Jeraldine is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear.
Origin and history
Jeraldine is a variant spelling of Geraldine, a feminine form of Gerald derived from Germanic roots meaning 'ruler with a spear'. The name entered English usage through Norman French influence. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century but is now a rare given name.
Popularity in the United States
4,345 babies in the United States have been named Jeraldine since 1880. It ranks #2666 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2084.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.3 %)
- AL (11.4 %)
- CA (10.5 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 7 |
| 1910-1920 | 225 |
| 1920-1930 | 716 |
| 1930-1940 | 955 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,226 |
| 1950-1960 | 547 |
| 1960-1970 | 253 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 113 |
| 2010-2019 | 101 |
| 2020-2029 | 17 |
Nicknames
Jeri, Gerry, Jerri, Deena
Fun facts
- Jeraldine is a phonetic spelling variant of Geraldine, which was invented in the 16th century by Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey.
- The name experienced its highest adoption in the U.S. during the 1930s and 1940s alongside the popular traditional spelling Geraldine.