Garold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Garold originates from Old Germanic roots, combining elements that mean 'spear' and 'rule'. It evolved from Gerwald to Gerald and ultimately to Garold. The name signifies strength and leadership. It does not have biblical relevance. Garold became more widespread in the 20th century. Variants include Gerald and Gary, and while it holds a strong meaning, it is viewed as less contemporary today.
The name Garold is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Garold has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Garold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1104th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 868th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 991st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2392nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6706th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Garold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Garold"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛr.əld/
Origin
Old Germanic
Etymology
Garold is a variant of the name Gerald, which is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerwald, Gerald, Garold
Historical Usage
The name Garold gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Gerald.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerald, Garry, Gary
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Garold is considered somewhat old-fashioned and less common than its variants, but it carries a strong and noble connotation.
Famous People
Garold Wayne
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Garold"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Garold"
"Garold" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1104th of 7545 | 639 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 868th of 6773 | 983 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 991st of 7552 | 1,081 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2392nd of 10718 | 258 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6706th of 16616 | 85 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Garold" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
38.14% 540th/1416 |
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84.53% 2000th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.92% 478th/1546 |
- | - |
57.01% 882nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.97% 623rd/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
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39.82% 1105th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
52.43% 1540th/2937 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Garold" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Garold"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Garold" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.