Geralt
A masculine given name derived from the Slavic word "gherewalto", meaning "ruler over hosts".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Geralt. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geralt today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geralt births was 2022 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geralt. 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.
People living today
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
2022
29 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,503
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Geralt: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Geralt from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 99 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
Geralt 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 Geralt during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Geralts live
Origin
Meaning and history of Geralt
The name Geralt is believed to have originated from the Old Prussian language, spoken by the Prussian tribes who inhabited the region of modern-day Poland and parts of Lithuania, Russia, and Germany. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Baltic root "gird," meaning "to hear" or "to listen."
The earliest known reference to the name Geralt can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in several chronicles and historical records of the Teutonic Order, a German Catholic military order that played a significant role in the northern Crusades. These records suggest that Geralt was a common name among the Prussian people during that time.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Geralt was a Prussian chieftain who lived in the late 12th or early 13th century. Although little is known about his life, his name is mentioned in the Chronicon Terrae Prussiae, a 14th-century chronicle written by Peter of Dusburg, a chronicler of the Teutonic Order.
Another notable figure bearing the name Geralt was a Prussian nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He is mentioned in the Codex Diplomaticus Prussicus, a collection of historical documents related to Prussia. This Geralt was involved in negotiations and disputes with the Teutonic Order over land and territorial rights.
In the 15th century, a Prussian scholar and translator named Geralt von Kwydzyn (Geralt of Kwidzyn) gained recognition for his work in translating Latin texts into the Prussian language. He was associated with the Prussian Cultural Movement, which aimed to preserve and promote the Prussian language and culture.
During the 16th century, a Prussian nobleman named Geralt von Baysen (Geralt of Baysen) played a role in the Prussian Homage, a ceremony in which the Prussian nobility pledged allegiance to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He is mentioned in historical records as one of the representatives of the Prussian estates who participated in this event.
It is important to note that the name Geralt, while having its roots in the Old Prussian language, has largely fallen out of use in modern times. However, it remains an important part of the cultural heritage and history of the Prussian people, serving as a reminder of their unique linguistic and cultural traditions.
People
Geralt + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geralt as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geralt: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geralt?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geralt 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Geralt a common name?
We classify Geralt as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geralt most popular?
The single biggest year for Geralt was 2022, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geralt is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Geralt a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geralt in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.