How Many People Are Named Jearld?
Complete statistics for the name Jearld: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jearld is a very rare male name, with only 261 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,264,452 Americans. The vast majority of those named Jearld are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1941.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 79All 547 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: 1941Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jearld Through the Generations
Jearld has seen a stable presence through the decades, peaking in 1941 with 29 births. Today, it's a name that's predominantly found among the older generation, with 90% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while it's not a common choice for newborns, it remains a unique legacy name passed down through families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Jearld
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jearld's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jearld
How Many People Have the Name Jearld?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 261 people in the United States currently share the name Jearld. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,264,452 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jearld a Common or Rare Name?
Jearld 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 Jearld Mean?
Jearld means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jearld in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jearld Most Popular?
The name Jearld reached peak popularity in 1941, with 29 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 Jearld?
Approximately 261 people named Jearld live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 547. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,264,452 Americans.
Is Jearld a rare name?
Jearld is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,264,452 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jearld mean?
Jearld means "creative variant of Gerald" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jearld more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jearld are male and 0% are female.
When was Jearld most popular?
Jearld peaked in 1941 with 29 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.