Jerald
Meaningspear ruler · English form of Gerald
- US rank
- #4,050
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #223 in 1942
26 babies were named Jerald in the US in 2025. It has dropped 848 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1909–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jerald you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 65,789 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jerald, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jerald would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJerald first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1942, when it ranked #223. Today it's #4,050, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJerald was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,525 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 65,789.
- TrendJerald has slipped 848 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,050. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningJerald is an English form of Gerald, which means “spear ruler”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Jerald
Jerald is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “spear ruler”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ald”. US birth records list Jerald for boys from 1909 to 2025, in 117 of those 117 years. Its best year was 1942, when it ranked #223 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,050, with 26 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 31 | 32,787 boys |
| 1910s | 51 | 19,701 boys |
| 1920s | 99 | 10,098 boys |
| 1930s | 304 | 3,292 boys |
| 1940s | 391 | 2,559 boys |
| 1950s | 252 | 3,964 boys |
| 1960s | 215 | 4,653 boys |
| 1970s | 156 | 6,402 boys |
| 1980s | 89 | 11,269 boys |
| 1990s | 59 | 16,903 boys |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,815 boys |
| 2010s | 20 | 48,876 boys |
| 2020s | 16 | 62,827 boys |
Other spellings of Jerald
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jerald
What does the name Jerald mean?
Jerald means “spear ruler” in English, as a form of Gerald.
What is the origin of the name Jerald?
Jerald has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jerald a boy or girl name?
Jerald is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jerald?
Jerald ranked #4,050 for US boys in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1942 (#223).