Geraldo
Every Geraldo since 1948 — 2,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geraldo
Geraldo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,663 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 2,395 American babies have been named Geraldo. Its peak came in 1988, when 115 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geraldo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geraldo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,663 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,939 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,900 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,156 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,266 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,289 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,097 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,020 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,255 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,470 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,809 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,999 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9,072 |
| 2012 | 31 | #3,471 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,717 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,480 |
| 2009 | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2008 | 33 | #3,368 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,153 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,154 |
| 2005 | 24 | #3,858 |
| 2004 | 28 | #3,397 |
| 2003 | 24 | #3,658 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,839 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,888 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,449 |
| 1995 | 44 | #1,931 |
| 1990 | 91 | #1,130 |
| 1985 | 50 | #1,379 |
| 1980 | 50 | #1,328 |
| 1975 | 39 | #1,415 |
| 1970 | 36 | #1,402 |
| 1965 | 32 | #1,365 |
| 1960 | 13 | #2,360 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,880 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Geraldo
- Geraldo Majella Agnelo Religious figure · b. 1933
- Geraldo Alckmin Politician · b. 1952
- Geraldo Rivera Writer · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Geraldo in 2025?
Geraldo ranked #12,663 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Geraldo?
2,395 babies have been named Geraldo in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geraldo most popular?
Geraldo peaked in 1988, when 115 newborns received the name.
Is Geraldo a boy or girl name?
Geraldo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Geraldo rising or falling?
Geraldo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Geraldo?
Well-known people named Geraldo include Geraldo Majella Agnelo (religious figure), Geraldo Alckmin (politician), Geraldo Rivera (writer).