Jerald Name Popularity and Statistics
Jerald 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 Jerald?
Jerald is spelled J-E-R-A-L-D. The name has 6 letters.
Jerald Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,050
Recorded Births26
- Boys usage fell 154 places to #4,050 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jerald Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 26 | #4,050 |
| 2024 | Boys | 28 | #3,896 |
| 2023 | Boys | 24 | #4,343 |
| 2022 | Boys | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2021 | Boys | 28 | #3,814 |
| 2020 | Boys | 35 | #3,202 |
| 2019 | Boys | 33 | #3,426 |
| 2018 | Boys | 37 | #3,106 |
| 2017 | Boys | 39 | #3,006 |
| 2016 | Boys | 35 | #3,230 |
| 2015 | Boys | 34 | #3,299 |
| 2014 | Boys | 38 | #2,985 |
| 2013 | Boys | 36 | #3,060 |
| 2012 | Boys | 51 | #2,448 |
| 2011 | Boys | 38 | #3,000 |
| 2010 | Boys | 44 | #2,730 |
| 2009 | Boys | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2008 | Boys | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | Boys | 71 | #1,972 |
| 2006 | Boys | 51 | #2,398 |
| 2005 | Boys | 61 | #2,035 |
| 2004 | Boys | 56 | #2,102 |
| 2003 | Boys | 79 | #1,591 |
| 2002 | Boys | 63 | #1,817 |
When Was Jerald 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.
1942 · Boys
647 recorded births
National rank #223
1943 · Boys
623 recorded births
National rank #231
1947 · Boys
609 recorded births
National rank #274
1949 · Boys
584 recorded births
National rank #281
Where Jerald Ranked Highest in 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |