How Many People Are Named Geraldo?
Complete statistics for the name Geraldo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Geraldo, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 148,230 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 2,226 people. This name peaked in popularity back in 1988 with 115 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 2,390 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Geraldo Through the Generations
Throughout the decades, Geraldo has maintained a niche presence, peaking in 1988 with 115 births. Today, there are approximately 2,226 people named Geraldo living in the United States, making up just 1 in 148,230 Americans. The age distribution reveals a fairly even spread, with 24% under 30, 67% aged 30-60, and 9% over 60, indicating a balanced generational representation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Geraldo's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Geraldo
How Many People Have the Name Geraldo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 757 people in the United States currently share the name Geraldo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 437,846 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Geraldo a Common or Rare Name?
Geraldo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Geraldo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Geraldo Most Popular?
The name Geraldo reached peak popularity in 1988, with 115 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Geraldo?
Approximately 757 people named Geraldo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 757. That works out to roughly 1 in 437,846 Americans.
Is Geraldo a rare name?
Geraldo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 437,846 Americans has this name.
What does the name Geraldo mean?
The meaning and origin of Geraldo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Geraldo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Geraldo are male and 0% are female.
When was Geraldo most popular?
Geraldo peaked in 1988 with 115 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.