Boy
Jerald
Spear ruler
About Jerald
Jerald represents a thoughtful variation on traditional naming that offers families the best of both worlds – familiar foundation with distinctive presentation.
This name carries the weight of history while feeling perfectly suited to contemporary life and modern aspirations.
The spelling variation gives Jerald a unique identity while maintaining all the positive associations and reliable character of its traditional counterpart.
Children named Jerald often appreciate having a name that sounds familiar to everyone while being spelled in their own special way.
The name suggests reliability, leadership potential, and the kind of steady character that parents hope to encourage.
Jerald works equally well for children who are quiet and studious or those who are more outgoing and adventurous.
It's a choice that honors naming traditions while giving a child their own unique identity within that framework.
Popularity of the Name Jerald
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1916 | #860 |
| 1917 | #814 |
| 1918 | #863 |
| 1919 | #869 |
| 1920 | #899 |
| 1921 | #757 |
| 1922 | #610 |
| 1923 | #741 |
| 1924 | #724 |
| 1925 | #605 |
| 1926 | #545 |
| 1927 | #558 |
| 1928 | #505 |
| 1929 | #442 |
| 1930 | #427 |
| 1931 | #354 |
| 1932 | #345 |
| 1933 | #331 |
| 1934 | #318 |
| 1935 | #315 |
| 1936 | #271 |
| 1937 | #268 |
| 1938 | #268 |
| 1939 | #253 |
| 1940 | #240 |
| 1941 | #229 |
| 1942 | #223 |
| 1943 | #231 |
| 1944 | #246 |
| 1945 | #251 |
| 1946 | #269 |
| 1947 | #274 |
| 1948 | #291 |
| 1949 | #282 |
| 1950 | #300 |
| 1951 | #301 |
| 1952 | #300 |
| 1953 | #306 |
| 1954 | #321 |
| 1955 | #319 |
| 1956 | #332 |
| 1957 | #339 |
| 1958 | #348 |
| 1959 | #390 |
| 1960 | #391 |
| 1961 | #374 |
| 1962 | #375 |
| 1963 | #386 |
| 1964 | #377 |
| 1965 | #391 |
| 1966 | #366 |
| 1967 | #393 |
| 1968 | #415 |
| 1969 | #384 |
| 1970 | #388 |
| 1971 | #455 |
| 1972 | #457 |
| 1973 | #471 |
| 1974 | #512 |
| 1975 | #562 |
| 1976 | #530 |
| 1977 | #565 |
| 1978 | #623 |
| 1979 | #612 |
| 1980 | #630 |
| 1981 | #601 |
| 1982 | #644 |
| 1983 | #660 |
| 1984 | #781 |
| 1985 | #734 |
| 1986 | #764 |
| 1987 | #821 |
| 1988 | #684 |
| 1989 | #771 |
| 1990 | #807 |
| 1991 | #865 |
| 1992 | #865 |
| 1994 | #985 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Jerald
Names Similar to Jerald
Nicknames for Jerald
- Jerry
- Jer
- Al
- J
