Jerrald
Jerrald is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Ruler of the spear or rule with a spear.
Origin and history
Jerrald is a spelling variant of Gerald, a Germanic name composed of elements meaning rule and spear. It has seen limited historical usage in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling. The name was most frequently used during the mid-to-late 20th century but has become exceedingly rare today.
Popularity in the United States
835 babies in the United States have been named Jerrald since 1880. It ranks #3841 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 116 |
| 1940-1950 | 130 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 176 |
| 1970-1980 | 101 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Jerry, Gerry, Jer
Fun facts
- Jerrald developed as an alternative phonetic spelling of the classical name Gerald.
- The name experienced modest popularity in the U.S. primarily during the mid-20th century.