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How popular is Jerold?
Peaked in 1942
No babies were recorded with the name Jerold in 2025. It was most used in 1942, when 228 boys got the name.
4,226living people named Jerold (est.)
66median age of people named Jerold
7,434babies named Jerold since 1880
Jerold popularity over time
| Rank in 2025 | Not ranked |
|---|---|
| Babies in 2025 | 0 boys |
| 10-year trend | Falling fast (-100% babies vs 2015) |
| Peak year | 1942 (228 boys) |
| Highest rank | #403 in 1942 |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Boys vs girls (last 10 years) | 100% boys, 0% girls |
Jerold by decade
| Decade | Baby boys | Best rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 116 | #1,491 |
| 1920s | 385 | #779 |
| 1930s | 1,181 | #457 |
| 1940s | 1,867 | #403 |
| 1950s | 1,449 | #511 |
| 1960s | 1,127 | #685 |
| 1970s | 569 | #804 |
| 1980s | 328 | #1,432 |
| 1990s | 233 | #2,289 |
| 2000s | 101 | #4,115 |
| 2010s | 71 | #6,621 |
| 2020s | 7 | #9,817 |
Questions
- Is Jerold a boy or girl name?
- Jerold is mostly a boy name. Over the last 10 years, 100% of babies named Jerold were boys.
- How popular is the name Jerold?
- No babies were recorded with the name Jerold in 2025. It was most used in 1942, when 228 boys got the name.
- When was Jerold most popular?
- Jerold peaked in 1942, when 228 boys were given the name. Its highest rank was #403 in 1942.
- How many people are named Jerold?
- 7,434 babies have been named Jerold in the US since 1880. We estimate about 4,226 of them are alive in 2026, with a median age of 66.
Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880 to 2025 (names given to at least 5 babies of a sex in a year). Living-people and median-age figures are our estimates using US life tables. How we calculate.