Total births
462
Girls' name · since 1915
Gerline
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 462 babies named Gerline, peaking in 1941. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 462
- total births
- 1915–1982
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
462 girls have been named Gerline since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Gerline recorded 462 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1982.
- 462 total births
- 1915–1982 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
462 girls have been named Gerline since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1982.
- 462
- total births
- 1915–1982
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Gerline was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
18 babies were named Gerline in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
Gerline's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Gerline's full recorded timeline at 1939, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1941 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Gerline at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1941
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Gerline popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1982
- Peak year (1941)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Gerline by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Gerline's strongest decade.
125 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Gerline births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
111 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s
1940s
125 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 125 births (27% of all-time use).
Gerline by state
Where Gerline concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 9 | 1.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 5 | 1.1% |
South Carolina share of Gerline's total US births 1.9%
Even split
9 of 462 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gerline? ▼
Gerline has been given to 462 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 18 babies were born in 1941, its single highest year.
When was Gerline most popular? ▼
Gerline was most popular in the 1940s decade with 125 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Gerline most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gerline are South Carolina (9 births), Florida (5 births), North Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Gerline been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gerline since 1915 -- 68 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Gerline? ▼
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 Gerline's data
- Gerline's decade-level peak was the 1940s (125 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Gerlines (9 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Gerline
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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, 1915–1982 (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. "Gerline: Baby Name Since 1915 - 462 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gerline. 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 Gerline 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.