Spear ruler
A modern American blend combining the Germanic name Gerald with the popular suffix -lyn. It carries the traditional meaning of 'ruler with a spear' while softening the sound for a feminine presentation.
Less common today
Geralyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,302 in 1991.
American author and breast cancer advocate
Former Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).