NAME PROFILE
Jerrold
Jerrold is a variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear.' it carries a legacy of mid-century approachability and suggests a person who is loyal, social, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,467 |
| Gender | Male (57% / 43%) |
| Peak year | 1954 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%NY — 22%IL — 21%MI — 17%OH — 16%
Notable People
Jerrold Nadler (Politician) · Jerrold Tarog (Director) · Jerrold Mundis (Author) · Jerrold Northrop Moore (Biographer) · Jerrold Brooks (Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Jerry
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