girl's name
Geryl
JAIR-il (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 105
Geryl is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1966 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 1955, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1950.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Geryl Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 33 |
How Popular Is Geryl?
In 1966, Geryl 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 Geryl
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Geryl Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Geryl over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Geryl
- English JAIR-il
Sibling Names for Geryl
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Geryl — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Geryl
How popular is the name Geryl?
In 1966, Geryl 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 Geryl a girl's or a boy's name?
Geryl is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Geryl?
Geryl has 2 syllables.
When was Geryl most popular?
Geryl peaked in 1955, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.