Total births
916
Girls' name · since 1915
Geraldean
Geraldean has 916 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1934 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 916
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
916 girls have been named Geraldean since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Geraldean recorded 916 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1963.
- 916 total births
- 1915–1963 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
916 girls have been named Geraldean since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1963.
- 916
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Geraldean was born in this single decade.
1934
Single peak year
41 babies were named Geraldean in 1934 - its busiest year on record.
Geraldean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Geraldean splits its recorded history at 1938: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1934 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Geraldean at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1934
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Geraldean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1963
- Peak year (1934)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Geraldean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Geraldean's strongest decade.
287 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Geraldean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 39
1910s
39 births
- 1920s
1920s
244 births
- 1930s
1930s
287 births
- 1940s
1940s
231 births
- 1950s 110
1950s
110 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 287 births (31% of all-time use).
How Geraldean compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Geraldean's total volume
Geraldean vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Geraldean by state
Where Geraldean concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 43 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 35 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 23 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 17 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Kentucky | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.7% |
Alabama share of Geraldean's total US births 4.7%
Even split
43 of 916 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geraldean? ▼
Geraldean has been given to 916 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1963. 41 babies were born in 1934, its single highest year.
When was Geraldean most popular? ▼
Geraldean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 287 total births. The single peak year was 1934.
Where is Geraldean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geraldean are Alabama (43 births), Oklahoma (35 births), Texas (23 births).
How long has the name Geraldean been used? ▼
Records for Geraldean go back to 1915, giving 49 years of history through 1963.
What names are similar to Geraldean? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Geraldine, Gertrude, Gertie, Geri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Geraldean's data
- Geraldean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (287 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Geraldeans (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Geraldean
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Geraldean: Baby Name Since 1915 - 916 Births, Peak 1934." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geraldean. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Geraldean draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.