Geraldeen
A feminine name derived from the masculine name Gerald, of Germanic origin meaning "ruler with a spear".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Geraldeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Geraldeen today is around 78 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geraldeen births was 1946 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geraldeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Geraldeen is about 78 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Geraldeens were born before 1958.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Geraldeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1946
7 babies that year
Average age
78
years old
1948 SSA rank
#5,534
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Geraldeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geraldeen from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 17 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Geraldeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Geraldeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Geraldeen
The name Geraldeen is a feminine given name derived from the French masculine name Gerald, which itself has German origins. The name can be traced back to the Old German words "geru" meaning "spear" and "waltan" meaning "to rule".
In the medieval era, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in regions under the influence of the Normans, such as England and parts of France. It was a common name among the nobility and upper classes during this period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geraldeen can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Benedictine abbey of Saint-Evroul in Normandy, France. The manuscript mentions a nun named Geraldeen who lived in the abbey during the late 11th or early 12th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Geraldeen. One of the earliest was Geraldeen of Burgundy (c. 1070-1120), a duchess of Burgundy who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of her time.
Another prominent figure was Geraldeen de Montfort (c. 1200-1256), a French noblewoman and crusader who participated in the Seventh Crusade alongside her husband, Simon de Montfort. She was renowned for her bravery and leadership during the campaign.
In the 16th century, Geraldeen Parnell (c. 1515-1582) was an Irish noblewoman and landowner who was a staunch supporter of the English monarchy during the Tudor period. She played a pivotal role in the administration of her estates and the preservation of her family's influence.
During the 17th century, Geraldeen de Vignerot (1635-1714), better known as Madame de Maintenon, was a French noblewoman and the second wife of King Louis XIV of France. She exerted a significant influence on the king and the affairs of state during her later years.
In more recent times, Geraldeen Fitzgerald (1913-2005) was an American actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her long career. She was known for her roles in classic movies such as "Wuthering Heights" and "Dark Victory".
People
Geraldeen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Geraldeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geraldeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geraldeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Geraldeen a common name?
We classify Geraldeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geraldeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Geraldeen was 1946, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geraldeen is about 78 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Geraldeen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geraldeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geraldeen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Geraldeen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geraldeen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Geraldeen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Geraldeen?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Geraldeen at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.