Gearld Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gearld originates from the Old German name 'Gerwald,' meaning 'spear ruler.' It evolved through various forms starting from Gerwald to its modern variant Gearld. The name suggests traits of leadership and strength, and it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in medieval England and continues to evoke a sense of classic authority.
The name Gearld is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gearld 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, 'Gearld' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1463rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 617th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 779th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1844th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7805th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Gearld' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gearld"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪərəld/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
Gearld is derived from the Old German name 'Gerwald,' which is composed of the elements 'ger,' meaning 'spear,' and 'wald,' meaning 'rule' or 'power.'
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerwald, Gerald, Gearld
Historical Usage
Gearld gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in England during the Norman Conquest when many Old German names were adopted.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerald, Geraldo, Geral, Gerry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Gearld is considered a less common variant of Gerald, but it carries a classic and strong image associated with leadership.
Famous People
Gerald Ford - former President of the United States, Geraldine Page - acclaimed American actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gearld"
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 "Gearld"
"Gearld" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1463rd of 7545 | 399 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 617th of 6773 | 1,734 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 779th of 7552 | 1,700 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1844th of 10718 | 386 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7805th of 16616 | 62 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Gearld" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
65.54% 928th/1416 |
- |
59.17% 1400th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.85% 477th/1546 |
54.24% 844th/1556 |
26.86% 632nd/2353 |
48.55% 751st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.76% 685th/2227 |
48.68% 1183rd/2430 |
28.67% 818th/2853 |
32.07% 890th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
47.84% 1683rd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gearld" 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 "Gearld"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gearld" 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.