Total births
28
Girls' name · since 1928
Gerane
Gerane has 28 recorded births since 1928 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 28
- total births
- 1928–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Gerane sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 28 recorded since 1928.
Social Security Administration records show Gerane recorded 28 times among girls since 1928, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1928 to 1934.
- 28 total births
- 1928–1934 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
28 girls have been named Gerane since 1928, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1934.
- 28
- total births
- 1928–1934
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Gerane was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
14 babies were named Gerane in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Gerane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerane's full recorded timeline at 1929, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 14 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerane at a glance
Last recorded 1934Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1928
Gerane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1928–1934
- Peak year (1928)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Gerane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Gerane's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Gerane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
22 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 22 births (79% of all-time use).
Gerane by state
Where Gerane concentrates geographically, total births since 1928
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 5 | 17.9% |
Minnesota share of Gerane's total US births 17.9%
5 of 28 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerane? ▼
Since 1928, Social Security records show 28 babies named Gerane. The most recent recorded year was 1934. Its busiest year on record was 1928, with 14 births.
When was Gerane most popular? ▼
Gerane was most popular in the 1920s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Gerane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerane are Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Gerane been used? ▼
Records for Gerane go back to 1928, giving 7 years of history through 1934.
What names are similar to Gerane? ▼
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 Gerane's data
- Gerane's decade-level peak was the 1920s (22 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Geranes (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Gerane
Nearby Names Like Gerane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gerane
Geraldine Girl
#1997 211,349 births
Gertrude Girl
#4670 177,100 births
Gertie Girl
8,532 births
Geri Girl
8,021 births
Germaine Girl
7,910 births
Compare Gerane side by side: Gerane vs Geraldine Gerane vs Gertrude Gerane vs Gertie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1928–1934 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gerane: Baby Name Since 1928 - 28 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerane. 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 Gerane 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.