Geronimo
Boy name · Greek · Italian · Spanish
Meaningsacred name · Italian
- US rank
- #3,513
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,094 in 1907
32 babies were named Geronimo in the US in 2025. It has dropped 627 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1906–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Geronimo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Geronimo, 32 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Geronimo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGeronimo first shows up in US birth records in 1906, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 119 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1907, when it ranked #1,094. Today it's #3,513, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendGeronimo has slipped 627 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,513. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Italian, Geronimo means “sacred name”. Our records link it to Greek, Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Geronimo
Geronimo is a boy name of Greek, Italian and Spanish origin meaning “sacred name”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-imo”. US birth records list Geronimo for boys from 1906 to 2025, in 116 of those 120 years. Its best year was 1907, when it ranked #1,094 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,513, with 32 babies.
Origin:Greek namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 | 46,893 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 75,415 boys |
| 1920s | 18 | 56,883 boys |
| 1930s | 12 | 82,034 boys |
| 1940s | 11 | 93,721 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 96,712 boys |
| 1960s | 11 | 87,413 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 48,054 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,102 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,022 boys |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,579 boys |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,788 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,809 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Geronimo
What does the name Geronimo mean?
Geronimo means “sacred name” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Geronimo?
Geronimo has Greek, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Geronimo a boy or girl name?
Geronimo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Geronimo?
Geronimo ranked #3,513 for US boys in 2025, given to 32 babies. Its best year was 1907 (#1,094).