How Many People Are Named Jarold?

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

Jarold
Very Rare
Old English

Jarold is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it a very unique choice. Only 330 people named Jarold live in the US today, which means 1 in 999,771 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Jarold are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~330
Living in US
1 in 999,771
Americans
1937
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning noble rule
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,232
Worldwide Bearers
#158,184
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
740
🇺🇸 United States
727
🇨🇴 Colombia
230
🇸🇬 Singapore
173
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
80
🇻🇪 Venezuela
78
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
31
🇵🇪 Peru
30
🇮🇳 India
24
🇨🇦 Canada
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
330 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
10
Would be under 30 (2%)
139
Would be 30–60 (21%)
502
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 651 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: 1937

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
89

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

📜 Jarold Through the Generations

Throughout the generations, Jarold has maintained a stable presence, peaking in popularity in 1937 with 19 births. Today, the name is held by 330 individuals, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Jarold is predominantly associated with older generations, giving it a timeless quality that resonates with its historical origins.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 10

✨ Similar Names to Jarold

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jarold's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Jarold

How Many People Have the Name Jarold?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 330 people in the United States currently share the name Jarold. That works out to roughly 1 in every 999,771 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jarold a Common or Rare Name?

Jarold 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 Jarold Mean?

Jarold means "Old English origin, meaning noble rule" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jarold Most Popular?

The name Jarold reached peak popularity in 1937, with 19 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 Jarold?

Approximately 330 people named Jarold live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 651. That works out to roughly 1 in 999,771 Americans.

Is Jarold a rare name?

Jarold is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 999,771 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jarold mean?

Jarold means "Old English origin, meaning noble rule" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Jarold more male or female?

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

When was Jarold most popular?

Jarold peaked in 1937 with 19 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 US330
All-Time Births651
1 in X1 in 999,771
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1937
World Rank#158,184
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.