Jerrold
Meaning
“An English variant of Gerald, from Germanic ger, spear, and wald, rule: rule of the spear.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jerrold peaked in the 1930s and the 1950s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Jerrold
People given the name Jerrold in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jerrold deep dive
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