Geralt
A boy's name with 104 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Geralt is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 104 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Geralt ranks #5503 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Geralt is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, a variant of Gerald — from the Old High German elements ger (spear) and wald (rule), meaning 'spear ruler.' Geralt of Rivia, the hero of Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher series — popularized by Netflix's adaptation — has made this spelling instantly recognizable to a generation of fantasy fans.
EtymologyShow more
Geralt's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Geralt has 104 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Geralt has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 99 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | — |
The Story of Geralt
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Geralt is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Geralt are most likely born between 2018 and 2024.
How rare is Geralt?
Only about 1 in every 211,765 babies born in 2024 was named Geralt — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2020s with 99 births that decade.
Geralt by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2018–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | #5503 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5529 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3800 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6134 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4464 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12803 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2024