Jerold
Jerold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler with a spear.
Origin and history
Jerold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, derived as a variant of Gerald. It combines roots meaning rule and spear, historically associated with spear wielders or ruler with a spear. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity during the mid-20th century but has become quite rare in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
7,434 babies in the United States have been named Jerold since 1880. It ranks #1404 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- NY (13.2 %)
- WI (10.7 %)
- OH (10.7 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 116 |
| 1920-1930 | 385 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,181 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,867 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,449 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,127 |
| 1970-1980 | 569 |
| 1980-1990 | 328 |
| 1990-2000 | 233 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Jerold
- Jerold Promey: Artist, Designer
Nicknames
Jerry, Jer
Fun facts
- Jerold is an alternative spelling of Gerald, substituting the 'J' to clarify the soft 'G' sound.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.