Geraldine Schmit

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Geraldine Schmit — Irish
219K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Geraldine Schmit is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Geraldine is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L. The surname Schmit: Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb. Geraldine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 219K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Geraldine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Geraldine

Irish

Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L.

Surname: Schmit

English

Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Geraldine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Geraldine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Geraldine Schmit:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Geraldine?
The first name Geraldine originates from Irish. Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L.
When was Geraldine most popular?
The name Geraldine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Schmit?
The surname Schmit originates from English. Ady Schmit (born 1940), Luxembourgish footballer and manager Bob Schmit (born 1950), American football player Crazy Schmit (1866–1940), American baseball player Donny Schmit (1967–1996), American motorcycle racer Édouard Schmit (born 1930), Luxembourgish fencer Étienne Schmit (1889–1937), Luxembourgish politician and jurist Jean Schmit (1931–2010), Luxembourgish cyclist Lydie Schmit (1939–1988), Luxembourgish politician and educator Marc Schmit (born 1985), Luxembourgish sailor Mariette Schmit (born 1953), Luxembourgish fencer Matt Schmit, American politician Nicolas Schmit (born 1953), Luxemb.
What are the origins of the name Geraldine Schmit?
The name Geraldine Schmit combines two different traditions: the first name Geraldine has Irish roots, while the surname Schmit originates from English.
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