Total births
3,085
Boys' name · since 1906
Geronimo
Since 1906, U.S. Social Security records show 3,085 babies named Geronimo, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3402
- among boys today
- 3,085
- born since 1906
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Geronimo is the #3402 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,085 recorded since 1906.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Geronimo has been recorded 3,085 times among boys since 1906, currently ranked #3402 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 2025.
- #3402 among boys today
- 3,085 born since 1906
- 2000s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Geronimo is currently the #3402 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 3,085 born since 1906, peaking in the 2000s.
- #3402
- among boys today
- 3,085
- born since 1906
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Geronimo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3402
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Geronimo was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
55 babies were named Geronimo in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Geronimo compares
3,085 Top 16% higher than 84% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Geronimo's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Geronimo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,085 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 23 | 22,252 |
Geronimo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Geronimo splits its recorded history at 1968: 69% of all births land in the more recent half, 31% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1906 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Geronimo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#3,402
Active since
1906
Geronimo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 120 years of records
Geronimo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Geronimo's strongest decade.
438 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Geronimo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s 79
1910s
79 births
- 1920s
1920s
194 births
- 1930s 129
1930s
129 births
- 1940s 159
1940s
159 births
- 1950s
1950s
208 births
- 1960s
1960s
220 births
- 1970s
1970s
342 births
- 1980s
1980s
311 births
- 1990s
1990s
366 births
- 2000s
2000s
438 births
- 2010s
2010s
410 births
- 2020s
2020s
217 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 438 births (14% of all-time use).
How Geronimo compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Geronimo's total volume
Geronimo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Geronimo by state
Where Geronimo concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,128 | 36.6% |
| #2 | California | | 577 | 18.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 51 | 1.7% |
| #4 | New York | | 21 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #7 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Geronimo's total US births 36.6%
Even split
1,128 of 3,085 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geronimo? ▼
Geronimo has been given to 3,085 babies in the U.S. since 1906, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3402 as of the latest data. 55 babies were born in 2009, its single highest year.
When was Geronimo most popular? ▼
Geronimo was most popular in the 2000s decade with 438 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Geronimo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geronimo are Texas (1,128 births), California (577 births), Florida (51 births).
How long has the name Geronimo been used? ▼
Geronimo has been recorded in Social Security data since 1906, spanning 120 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Geronimo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gerald, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Geronimo's data
- Geronimo's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (438 total births) through the 2020s (217) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Geronimos (1,128 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Geronimo
Nearby Names Like Geronimo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Geronimo
Gerald Boy
#1171 448,966 births
Gerard Boy
#1532 58,820 births
Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
#1652 10,290 births
Compare Geronimo side by side: Geronimo vs Gerald Geronimo vs Gerard Geronimo vs Gerardo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Geronimo
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1906–2025 (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. "Geronimo: #3402 Boys' Name - 3,085 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geronimo. 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 Geronimo 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 June 2026.