How Many People Are Named Jerald?
Complete statistics for the name Jerald: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerald is a very rare male name, with only 16,358 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 20,174 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of folks named Jerald are over 60, showing how it's a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 5 for Jerald suggests a person who's always on the go, embracing change and adventure.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 26,268 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: 1942Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerald Through the Generations
Jerald peaked in popularity back in 1942 with 654 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, there's a noticeable age skew, with 69% of those named Jerald being over 60 years old. This means that out of the 16,358 living Jeralds, 18,109 would be considered part of an older generation, while only 1,449 are under 30, indicating a significant shift in the name's prevalence across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerald's English roots
📄 About the Name Jerald
How Many People Have the Name Jerald?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 276 people in the United States currently share the name Jerald. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerald a Common or Rare Name?
Jerald 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerald in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jerald Most Popular?
The name Jerald reached peak popularity in 1942, with 654 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Jerald?
Approximately 276 people named Jerald live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 276. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,200,903 Americans.
Is Jerald a rare name?
Jerald is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,200,903 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerald mean?
The meaning and origin of Jerald are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jerald more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jerald are male and 0% are female.
When was Jerald most popular?
Jerald peaked in 1942 with 654 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.