How Many People Are Named Jerold?
Complete statistics for the name Jerold: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerold is a very rare male name, with only 4,201 people bearing it in the US today, making it one in 78,557 Americans. The majority of those named Jerold are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 7,434 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: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerold Through the Generations
Jerold has been a name that has seen its peak and now slowly declines, with its highest birth year being 1942 when 228 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Jerold is 73, indicating a generation that's largely over 60. With 239 under-30s, 1,487 aged 30-60, and 5,708 over 60, Jerold is predominantly found among older generations, making it a name that carries a lot of history and nostalgia.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerold's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Jerold
How Many People Have the Name Jerold?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,201 people in the United States currently share the name Jerold. That works out to roughly 1 in every 78,557 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerold a Common or Rare Name?
Jerold 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 Jerold Mean?
Jerold means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerold in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jerold Most Popular?
The name Jerold reached peak popularity in 1942, with 228 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Jerold?
Approximately 4,201 people named Jerold live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,434. That works out to roughly 1 in 78,557 Americans.
Is Jerold a rare name?
Jerold is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 78,557 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerold mean?
Jerold means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Jerold more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jerold are male and 0% are female.
When was Jerold most popular?
Jerold peaked in 1942 with 228 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.