Geraldo

Boy name

Geraldo has been given to 2,395 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It peaked in 1988. In 2025, about 1 in 341,615 boys was named Geraldo.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,395

Peak year

1988 (115 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1948

10-year trend

▼ -58%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Geraldo — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Geraldboy

451,351 babies since 1880

Gerardoboy

55,254 babies since 1906

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Geraldo.

Cardellboy

2,394 babies since 1914

Minhboy

2,409 babies since 1975

Dontayboy

2,431 babies since 1971

Ramoneboy

2,442 babies since 1956

Mickboy

2,445 babies since 1915

Jansenboy

2,338 babies since 1958

Chaddboy

2,456 babies since 1957

Silvestreboy

2,457 babies since 1912

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FAQ

How popular is the name Geraldo?

Geraldo has been given to 2,395 babies in the U.S. since 1948. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Geraldo peak?

Geraldo peaked in 1988, when 115 babies were given the name.

Is Geraldo a girl or boy name?

Geraldo is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Geraldo are boys).

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