Jerrold Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerrold is an Old English name meaning 'spear ruler', evolving from the name Gerald. It has historical roots in the English language, and is associated with strength and tradition. There are no biblical references tied to this name. It gained popularity in the 20th century and has several variants such as Gerald and Gerry.
The name Jerrold 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, Jerrold 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, 'Jerrold' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1424th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 536th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 838th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2170th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5766th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13503rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jerrold' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerrold"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛr.oʊld/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Jerrold is derived from the Old English name 'Gerald', which is composed of the elements 'geri' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Gerald, Geraldo, Jerold
Historical Usage
The name Jerrold gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerald, Gerry, Jerrald
Modern Popularity & Image
Jerrold is viewed as a classic name, often associated with a sense of tradition and strength.
Famous People
Jerrold Nadler, Jerrold E. Marsden
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerrold"
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 "Jerrold"
"Jerrold" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1424th of 7545 | 419 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 536th of 6773 | 2,260 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 552nd of 7552 | 3,538 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 838th of 10718 | 1,510 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2170th of 16616 | 491 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5766th of 24088 | 212 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13503rd of 23106 | 37 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrold" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
72.32% 1024th/1416 |
63.60% 877th/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
22.64% 350th/1546 |
24.81% 386th/1556 |
76.41% 1798th/2353 |
27.60% 427th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.65% 393rd/2227 |
18.64% 453rd/2430 |
42.20% 1204th/2853 |
18.41% 511th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
24.99% 734th/2937 |
25.90% 902nd/3483 |
32.52% 1144th/3518 |
21.54% 871st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
48.98% 2544th/5194 |
47.06% 2973rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrold" 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 "Jerrold"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerrold" 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.