Geraldine

Meaning of Geraldine

Means "ruler with a spear."

Geraldine has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Geraldine

After ranking as high as #965 in 2011, Geraldine has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Geraldine

• Geraldine Chaplin
  Actress, Charlie Chaplin's daughter
• Geraldine Ferraro
  U.S. Vice Presidential nominee
• Geraldine Page
  American actress
• Geraldine McEwan
  British actress
• Geraldine Brooks
  Australian-American novelist

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Questions about the name Geraldine

What does the name Geraldine mean?

Geraldine means means "ruler with a spear.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Geraldine a boy's or a girl's name?

Geraldine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Geraldine?

Geraldine did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Geraldine most popular?

Geraldine peaked at #965 in 2011.