Gearldine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gearldine is a Germanic name meaning 'spear ruler'. It evolved from forms like Geraldine and Gerald. The name is often seen as elegant and has historical connections to literary figures. It does not have biblical references.
The name Gearldine is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gearldine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gearldine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1049th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 599th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1247th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6705th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Gearldine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gearldine"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɪrldin/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Gearldine is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Geraldine, Gerald, Géraldine
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with literary and aristocratic contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Geri, Gerry, Gerald
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gearldine is perceived as an elegant and vintage name, often associated with grace and sophistication.
Famous People
Geraldine Page, Geraldine Ferraro
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gearldine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gearldine"
"Gearldine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1049th of 9107 | 874 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 599th of 9204 | 2,402 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1247th of 12526 | 1,304 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6705th of 19264 | 106 |
Regional Popularity of "Gearldine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gearldine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
63.98% 906th/1416 |
83.39% 1150th/1379 |
31.70% 750th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
55.11% 852nd/1546 |
90.55% 1409th/1556 |
17.68% 416th/2353 |
73.17% 1132nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
83.74% 1865th/2227 |
- |
28.39% 810th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gearldine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gearldine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.