Gerold Name Popularity and Statistics
Gerold is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Gerold?
Gerold is spelled G-E-R-O-L-D. The name has 6 letters.
Gerold Popularity in 2002
Rank#7,643
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 1,600 places to #7,643 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2001.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Gerold Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1976 through 2002. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Boys | 8 | #7,643 |
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1998 | Boys | 7 | #7,560 |
| 1995 | Boys | 7 | #6,992 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1993 | Boys | 8 | #6,228 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
| 1991 | Boys | 7 | #6,519 |
| 1990 | Boys | 12 | #4,407 |
| 1989 | Boys | 7 | #6,229 |
| 1988 | Boys | 15 | #3,350 |
| 1987 | Boys | 14 | #3,339 |
| 1986 | Boys | 14 | #3,268 |
| 1985 | Boys | 8 | #4,698 |
| 1984 | Boys | 9 | #4,215 |
| 1983 | Boys | 10 | #3,884 |
| 1982 | Boys | 9 | #4,234 |
| 1981 | Boys | 13 | #3,221 |
| 1980 | Boys | 18 | #2,617 |
| 1979 | Boys | 14 | #3,018 |
| 1978 | Boys | 9 | #3,857 |
| 1977 | Boys | 22 | #2,131 |
| 1976 | Boys | 12 | #3,095 |
When Was Gerold Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1939 · Boys
90 recorded births
National rank #610
1942 · Boys
79 recorded births
National rank #722
1949 · Boys
75 recorded births
National rank #793
1941 · Boys
75 recorded births
National rank #713
Where Gerold Ranked Highest in 1974
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #1,212 | 5 |