girl's name
Geri
JAIR-ee (English)
- Origin Norse
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 8,104
Geri is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2018 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Geri is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in 1958, when 368 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1918.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Geri Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 226 |
| 1940s | 839 |
| 1950s | 2,280 |
| 1960s | 2,466 |
| 1970s | 1,081 |
| 1980s | 688 |
| 1990s | 266 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 28 |
How Popular Is Geri?
In 2018, Geri was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Geri Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Geri
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Geri Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Geri over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Geri
- English JAIR-ee
Sibling Names for Geri
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Geri — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Geri
How popular is the name Geri?
In 2018, Geri was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Geri a girl's or a boy's name?
Geri is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Geri?
Geri has 2 syllables.
When was Geri most popular?
Geri peaked in 1958, when 368 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.