Geri

Geri is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2011.

Geri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Geri

Geri belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Geri first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #500 in 1958, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 8,021 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Geri in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#500 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Total since 1880
8,021

Geri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1287 in 1997
Babies named Geri in 2011
3
Total since 1996
66

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Geri mean?

The meaning of Geri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Geri a boy or girl name?

Geri is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2011.

What origin is the name Geri?

Geri comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Geri?

Geri first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #500 in 1958, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].