girl's name
Gerldine
JER-ul-deen (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 483
Gerldine is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1969 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1933, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gerldine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 140 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 64 |
| 1960s | 23 |
How Popular Is Gerldine?
In 1969, Gerldine was given to 5 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.
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 Gerldine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gerldine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gerldine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gerldine
- English JER-ul-deen
Sibling Names for Gerldine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gerldine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gerldine
How popular is the name Gerldine?
In 1969, Gerldine was given to 5 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 Gerldine a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerldine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gerldine?
Gerldine has 3 syllables.
When was Gerldine most popular?
Gerldine peaked in 1933, when 23 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.