How Many People Are Named Jerrold?

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

Jerrold
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Jerrold, a very rare male name, is held by just 5,015 people in the US today, making up 1 in 65,808 Americans. The majority of those named Jerrold are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1954.

~5,015
Living in US
1 in 65,808
Americans
1954
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 1
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,015
Worldwide Bearers
#58,292
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇩🇪 Germany
8
🇯🇲 Jamaica
6
🇶🇦 Qatar
5
🇹🇿 Tanzania
5
🇮🇳 India
5
🇫🇷 France
4
🇯🇵 Japan
4
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,015 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
249
Would be under 30 (3%)
1,899
Would be 30–60 (22%)
6,319
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 8,467 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

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

📜 Jerrold Through the Generations

Jerrold, a name that peaked in popularity in 1954 with 343 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, the average age of someone named Jerrold is 71, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being over 60. This trend indicates that the name is largely associated with older generations, with only 249 individuals under 30, suggesting it may be considered a classic name rather than a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 870
California 729
Illinois 724
Ohio 396
Michigan 330
Wisconsin 296
Pennsylvania 293
Minnesota 205
Texas 136
Missouri 124

✨ Similar Names to Jerrold

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Jerrold

How Many People Have the Name Jerrold?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,015 people in the United States currently share the name Jerrold. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,808 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jerrold a Common or Rare Name?

Jerrold 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 Jerrold Mean?

Jerrold 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 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jerrold Most Popular?

The name Jerrold reached peak popularity in 1954, with 343 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 Jerrold?

Approximately 5,015 people named Jerrold live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,467. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,808 Americans.

Is Jerrold a rare name?

Jerrold is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,808 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jerrold mean?

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

Is Jerrold more male or female?

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

When was Jerrold most popular?

Jerrold peaked in 1954 with 343 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.

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 US5,015
All-Time Births8,467
1 in X1 in 65,808
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1954
World Rank#58,292
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.