Jarold
Jarold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or army ruler.
Origin and history
Jarold is a rare masculine name of Germanic origin, arising as an English variant of Gerald or Harold. It combines roots associated with power, spearmanship, or military leadership. In the United States, it has seen minimal historical usage and remains exceptionally rare today.
Popularity in the United States
651 babies in the United States have been named Jarold since 1880. It ranks #4025 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KS (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 7 |
| 1920-1930 | 83 |
| 1930-1940 | 119 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 22 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Jay, Jare
Fun facts
- Jarold likely developed as a phonetic blend or historical spelling variant between Gerald and Harold.
- With only 651 total recorded male births in the US since 1880, Jarold is an exceptionally uncommon choice.