Jerald
Jerald is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the spear.
Origin and history
Jerald is a variant spelling of Gerald, derived from Germanic elements meaning rule of the spear. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and remains a familiar traditional masculine name. Today, it is less common, giving it a classic vintage appeal.
Popularity in the United States
26,191 babies in the United States have been named Jerald since 1880. It ranks #726 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1762.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.4 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- IN (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 356 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,091 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,218 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,710 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,072 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,132 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,596 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,635 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,158 |
| 2000-2010 | 668 |
| 2010-2019 | 385 |
| 2020-2029 | 165 |
Famous people named Jerald
- Jerald Napoles: Actor, Comedian
- Jerald terHorst: Journalist, Press Secretary
Nicknames
Jerry, Jer, Jeri
Fun facts
- Jerald developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional Germanic name Gerald.
- The spelling Jerald saw its peak usage in the United States during the 1930s to 1950s.