Geri: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among girls

Babies in 2025

named Geri

How common

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girls born in 2025

Peak year

1958

368 babies

All-time total

8,026

#1,909 all-time among girls

First recorded

1918

in Social Security records

Geri popularity over time

8,026 babies have been named Geri since 1918, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	5	–	5	1	–	#5,113
1920s	32	–	32	3	+540%	#3,232
1930s	226	–	226	23	+606%	#1,015
1940s	834	5	839	84	+271%	#756
1950s	2,280	–	2,280	228	+172%	#500
1960s	2,466	–	2,466	247	+8%	#543
1970s	1,081	–	1,081	108	-56%	#776
1980s	688	–	688	69	-36%	#1,202
1990s	266	–	266	27	-61%	#2,468
2000s	115	–	115	12	-57%	#5,655
2010s	28	–	28	3	-76%	#10,649
2020s (to 2025)	–	–	–	–	–	–

The story of Geri

Geri is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1918, 8,026 American babies have been named Geri. Its peak came in 1958, when 368 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

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 Geri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Geri?

The median living Geri is about 62 years old; half are between 53 and 68. An estimated 6,900 people named Geri are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Geri year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	7	#12,937	–	–
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	5	#17,142	–	–
2015	6	#15,148	–	–
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	–	–
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	10	#10,649	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	7	#14,353	–	–
2007	14	#8,685	–	–
2006	12	#9,496	–	–
2005	5	#17,373	–	–
2004	9	#10,998	–	–
2003	16	#6,989	–	–
2002	17	#6,494	–	–
2001	20	#5,655	–	–
2000	15	#6,926	–	–
1995	14	#6,373	–	–
1990	49	#2,468	–	–
1985	72	#1,638	–	–
1980	99	#1,291	–	–
1975	101	#1,150	–	–
1970	183	#776	–	–
1965	208	#681	–	–
1960	318	#543	–	–
1955	247	#582	–	–
1950	91	#938	–	–
1945	76	#863	–	–
1940	34	#1,280	–	–
1935	25	#1,492	–	–
1930	11	#2,751	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	6	#4,598	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Geri

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Geri Halliwell English singer (born 1972) Contemporary
2 Geri Allen American jazz musician and educator (1957–2017) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Geri, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Geri?

The median living Geri is about 62 years old. Half of all living Geris are between 53 and 68 years old.

How many people named Geri are alive today?

An estimated 6,900 people named Geri are alive in the United States, based on 8,026 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Geri mean?

Shortening; compare Jerry from Gerald.

How popular is the name Geri in 2025?

Geri did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Geri?

8,026 babies have been named Geri in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Geri most popular?

Geri peaked in 1958, when 368 newborns received the name.

Is Geri a boy or girl name?

Geri is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Geri rising or falling?

Geri is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Geri?

Well-known people named Geri include Geri Halliwell (singer), Geri Allen (musician).

Names like Geri

Names that sound and feel close to Geri: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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