The name Geraline is best understood as a variant or modern spelling connected to Gerald. The root name Gerald has origins in Germanic and is generally associated with the meaning rule of the spear. This makes Geraline a creative or alternate form that carries the sound and general symbolism of Gerald, while giving the name a more distinctive spelling. Because Geraline itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Gerald.
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Root name
The root form of Geraline is
Geraline — meaning 'Geraline' means "spear ruler".
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Modern usage
Geraline remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Geraline?
1938peak year
Geraline first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1914. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1938, 27 babies received the name (ranked #1457). In the most recent decade it does not appear in national rankings. In total, around 675 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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