Total births
95
Unisex name · since 1950
Geryl
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 95 babies named Geryl, peaking in 1955. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 95
- total births
- 1950–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
95 girls have been named Geryl since 1950, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Geryl recorded 95 times among girls since 1950, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 1966.
- 95 total births
- 1950–1966 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 girls have been named Geryl since 1950, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1966.
- 95
- total births
- 1950–1966
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Geryl was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
16 babies were named Geryl in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Geryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Geryl splits its recorded history at 1958: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1950 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1955 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Geryl at a glance
Last recorded 1966Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1950
Geryl popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–1966
- Peak year (1955)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Geryl popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 1963 (Geryl as boys' name)
Geryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Geryl's strongest decade.
72 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Geryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
72 births
- 1960s 23
1960s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 72 births (76% of all-time use).
Geryl by state
Where Geryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 8 | 8.4% |
New York share of Geryl's total US births 8.4%
8 of 95 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geryl? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 95 babies named Geryl. The most recent recorded year was 1966. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 16 births.
When was Geryl most popular? ▼
Geryl was most popular in the 1950s decade with 72 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Geryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geryl are New York (8 births).
Is Geryl a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Geryl is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 95 births, and as a boy's name it has 10 births.
How long has the name Geryl been used? ▼
Geryl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 17 years of data through 1966.
What names are similar to Geryl? ▼
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 Geryl's data
- Geryl's decade-level peak was the 1950s (72 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Geryls (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Geryl
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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, 1950–1966 (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. "Geryl: Baby Name Since 1950 - 95 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geryl. 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 Geryl 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.