Garold
Garold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or ruler of the army.
Origin and history
Garold is a rare masculine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally considered a variant of Gerald or Harold. It combines ancient elements associated with spears, armies, and leadership. In the United States, it enjoyed modest historical usage in the middle of the 20th century but has become extremely rare today.
Popularity in the United States
3,051 babies in the United States have been named Garold since 1880. It ranks #2337 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (15.2 %)
- IA (13.6 %)
- MI (13.5 %)
- KS (13 %)
- IN (11.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 293 |
| 1920-1930 | 415 |
| 1930-1940 | 522 |
| 1940-1950 | 699 |
| 1950-1960 | 589 |
| 1960-1970 | 298 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Gary, Garry, Gar
Fun facts
- Garold often developed as a spelling crossover blending the sound and elements of Gerald and Harold.
- The name had its highest concentration of published U.S. births during the early to mid-20th century.