How Many People Are Named Garold?

Complete statistics for the name Garold: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Garold
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Garold is a very rare male name, with only 1,272 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 259,457 Americans. The majority of those named Garold are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1946.

~1,272
Living in US
1 in 259,457
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Gerald
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,272
Worldwide Bearers
#132,258
Global Rank
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
2
🇫🇮 Finland
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
1
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
1
🇹🇷 Turkey
1
🇺🇦 Ukraine
1
🇦🇲 Armenia
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,272 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
5
Would be under 30 (0%)
314
Would be 30–60 (10%)
2,732
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 3,051 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Garold Through the Generations

Garold has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though it peaked in 1946 with 97 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 90% of those named Garold being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name remains stable, it's largely associated with an older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 151
Iowa 135
Michigan 134
Kansas 129
Indiana 111
Nebraska 94
Missouri 62
California 54
Illinois 53
Wisconsin 44

✨ Similar Names to Garold

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Garold's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Garold

How Many People Have the Name Garold?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,272 people in the United States currently share the name Garold. That works out to roughly 1 in every 259,457 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Garold a Common or Rare Name?

Garold is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Garold Mean?

Garold means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Garold in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Garold Most Popular?

The name Garold reached peak popularity in 1946, with 97 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Garold?

Approximately 1,272 people named Garold live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,051. That works out to roughly 1 in 259,457 Americans.

Is Garold a rare name?

Garold is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 259,457 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garold mean?

Garold means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Garold more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garold are male and 0% are female.

When was Garold most popular?

Garold peaked in 1946 with 97 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,272
All-Time Births3,051
1 in X1 in 259,457
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1946
World Rank#132,258
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.