Jerold
Boy nameJerold has been given to 7,434 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1942.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
7,434
Peak year
1942 (228 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Jerold's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #513 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jerold — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jerold.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jerold?
Jerold has been given to 7,434 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jerold peak?
Jerold peaked in 1942, when 228 babies were given the name.
Is Jerold a girl or boy name?
Jerold is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jerold are boys).
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