Find out how popular the first name Geronimo has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Geronimo by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Geronimo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 31 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Geronimo.

The history of the first name Geronimo

The given name Geronimo is derived from the Spanish language. Its origins can be traced back to the late 16th century in Spain. Geronimo is a masculine name that is a variant of the name Geronimo, which is derived from the Greek name Hieronymos. The name Hieronymos is composed of the Greek elements "hieros" meaning sacred and "onoma" meaning name.

Geronimo is the name of Saint Jerome, a Christian priest and theologian who lived from around 347 AD to 420 AD. He is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. The name Geronimo gained popularity as a result of its association with this revered saint.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geronimo can be found in the writings of the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés, who mentioned a Native American chief named Geronimo during his conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

The name Geronimo is perhaps most famously associated with the Apache leader Geronimo, who lived from 1829 to 1909. He was a prominent leader of the Bedonkohe Apache tribe and was known for his skilled resistance against the United States and Mexican military forces.

Another notable bearer of the name Geronimo was Geronimo de Aguilar, a Spanish sailor who was shipwrecked in the Yucatán Peninsula in the early 16th century. He played a crucial role in the Spanish conquest of Mexico as an interpreter and intermediary between the Spanish and the Maya people.

Geronimo Theran, born in 1858 and died in 1923, was a Mexican general and revolutionary who fought in the Mexican Revolution against the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz.

Geronimo Prat, born in 1742 and died in 1798, was a Spanish naval officer and hero who sacrificed his life during the Battle of Trafalgar against the British Royal Navy.

Geronimo Allione, born in 1516 and died in 1619, was an Italian Catholic priest and spiritual writer who was known for his ascetic lifestyle and devotional works.

Data source

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