Jerard
Jerard is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Brave spear or spear-strong.
Origin and history
Jerard is a variant of Gerard, originating from Germanic roots meaning brave spear. It entered the English language following the Norman Conquest of England. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name that saw peak usage in the mid-20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,039 babies in the United States have been named Jerard since 1880. It ranks #3645 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NY (44 %)
- NJ (22 %)
- LA (12 %)
- TX (12 %)
- FL (10 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 44 |
| 1950-1960 | 62 |
| 1960-1970 | 121 |
| 1970-1980 | 168 |
| 1980-1990 | 280 |
| 1990-2000 | 174 |
| 2000-2010 | 88 |
| 2010-2019 | 87 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Gerry, Jay
Fun facts
- Jerard developed as a phonetic variant of Gerard, replacing the initial G with a J.
- The original root name was introduced to Britain by the Normans after 1066.