Geralyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Geralyn is a name derived from the Latin roots through the Germanic name Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'. It has evolved from its historical forms and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. The name is associated with strength and femininity, and while it does not have a biblical background, it has seen usage among notable individuals.
The name Geralyn is most popular in Wisconsin, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. 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, Geralyn 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, 'Geralyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3173rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 700th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2030th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5287th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11557th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17255th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Geralyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Geralyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrəlɪn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Geralyn is derived from the name Gerald, which comes from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. The name has evolved through various forms before becoming Geralyn.
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerald, Geraldine, Geralyn
Historical Usage
Geralyn gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a feminine form of the name Gerald, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Geraldine, Gerry, Geral
Modern Popularity & Image
Geralyn is perceived as a unique and modern name that carries a sense of strength and femininity.
Famous People
Geralyn B. Pruett, an American author, Geralyn McMahon, an American artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Geralyn"
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 "Geralyn"
"Geralyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3173rd of 9204 | 148 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 700th of 12526 | 3,630 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2030th of 19264 | 676 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5287th of 27321 | 256 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11557th of 35406 | 126 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17255th of 30306 | 39 |
Regional Popularity of "Geralyn" 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 "Geralyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
21.24% 473rd/2227 |
22.02% 535th/2430 |
38.63% 1102nd/2853 |
36.07% 1001st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
54.55% 1602nd/2937 |
35.69% 1243rd/3483 |
69.41% 2442nd/3518 |
75.49% 3053rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Geralyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Geralyn" 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.