Will my child share the name Geraldine with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Geraldine per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Geraldine in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Geraldine becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Geraldine is declining: down 434 places since 2020, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #848 in 1996.

Is Geraldine a good choice for a distinctive name?

Geraldine is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Geraldine a popular baby name in the United States?

Geraldine does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5927

Geraldine

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Geraldine is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Geraldine in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Geraldine

Geraldine has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 226 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #848 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Geraldine is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Geraldine in their class.