Jerold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerold is of Old German origin, meaning 'spear ruler'. It has evolved from Gerwald through Gerold to its modern form. The name is associated with traits of strength and leadership. There is no biblical relevance associated with it.
The name Jerold is most popular in Wisconsin, 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, Jerold 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, 'Jerold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1554th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 510th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 621st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 968th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2235th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6231st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jerold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerold"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛr.əld/
Origin
Old German
Etymology
The name Jerold is derived from the Old German name 'Gerwald', which combines the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'to rule' or 'power'.
Meaning
Spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerwald, Gerold, Jerold
Historical Usage
Jerold gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerald, Jeral, Jared
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jerold is considered a traditional name that evokes a sense of strength and leadership, though it is less commonly used today.
Famous People
Jerold Nadler, Jerold E. Heller
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerold"
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 "Jerold"
"Jerold" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1554th of 7545 | 364 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 510th of 6773 | 2,479 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 621st of 7552 | 2,758 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 968th of 10718 | 1,123 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2235th of 16616 | 471 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6231st of 24088 | 188 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerold" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
64.12% 908th/1416 |
81.94% 1130th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
20.38% 315th/1546 |
30.46% 474th/1556 |
50.23% 1182nd/2353 |
29.80% 461st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
19.71% 439th/2227 |
24.61% 598th/2430 |
43.36% 1237th/2853 |
20.97% 582nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
28.43% 835th/2937 |
35.34% 1231st/3483 |
40.22% 1415th/3518 |
25.79% 1043rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.14% 2216th/3685 |
- |
56.72% 2946th/5194 |
40.62% 2566th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerold" 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 "Jerold"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerold" 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.