Jerrold
Jerrold is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or rule of the spear.
Origin and history
Jerrold is a variant of Gerald, derived from Germanic elements meaning spear and ruler. It was historically used as a masculine given name in the United States, peaking in popularity during the mid-20th century. Today, it is an uncommon classic name.
Popularity in the United States
8,467 babies in the United States have been named Jerrold since 1880. It ranks #1316 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1917.
States where it is most popular
- NY (17.9 %)
- CA (15 %)
- IL (14.9 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- MI (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 140 |
| 1920-1930 | 403 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,165 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,680 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,261 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,093 |
| 1970-1980 | 949 |
| 1980-1990 | 347 |
| 1990-2000 | 242 |
| 2000-2010 | 130 |
| 2010-2019 | 47 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Famous people named Jerrold
- Jerrold Nadler: Politician, Lawyer
- Jerrold Immel: Composer
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeri, Jer
Fun facts
- Jerrold developed as an English phonetic variant of Gerald, replacing the initial G with a J.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States between the 1930s and 1950s.