How Many People Are Named Geralyn?
Complete statistics for the name Geralyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Geralyn, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,123 people in the US today, making up 1 in 80,041 Americans. The majority of those named Geralyn are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1956.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they inspire others to follow their lead.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 64All 4,875 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: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Geralyn Through the Generations
Geralyn has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1956 when 346 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly associated with older generations, with 80% of people named Geralyn being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains cherished among its bearers, it's slowly becoming less common among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Geralyn's American roots
📄 About the Name Geralyn
How Many People Have the Name Geralyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,123 people in the United States currently share the name Geralyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 80,041 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Geralyn a Common or Rare Name?
Geralyn 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.
What Does the Name Geralyn Mean?
Geralyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Geralyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Geralyn Most Popular?
The name Geralyn reached peak popularity in 1956, with 346 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Geralyn?
Approximately 4,123 people named Geralyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,875. That works out to roughly 1 in 80,041 Americans.
Is Geralyn a rare name?
Geralyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 80,041 Americans has this name.
What does the name Geralyn mean?
Geralyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Geralyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Geralyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Geralyn most popular?
Geralyn peaked in 1956 with 346 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.