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Gerri
OriginDiminutive of Geraldine, feminine variation of Gerald, English and French
Meaning"ruler with the spear"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Gerri
Boyish nicknames for girls -- like Charlie and Frankie -- are in fashion, but Geraldine is out. Gerri just might split the difference.
Gerri is also given to boys.
Pronounced GER-ee.
As of October 2026, Gerri ranked #4160 in US births in 1966 SSA, peaked at #3425 in 1962.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #4,160
Girls #4,245
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Gerri on lists
Famous Gerris
- Gerri LawlorGirl
American voice actress
- Geraldine "Gerri" RussellGirl
American romance novelist
- Geraldine "Gerri" WhittingtonGirl
secretary to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson
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