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How Many People Are Named Jerald?
Estimated people named Jerald living in the U.S. today
16,946
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 26,268
- Peak year: 1942 (654 births)
- Estimated living today: 16,946
Jerald by age group — who carries the name today?
Jerald popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Jerald
Jerald has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 26,268 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 16,946 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 20,170 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Jeralds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Jerald in the US?
An estimated 16,946 people named Jerald are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Jerald rare — about 1 in 20,170 Americans.
Is Jerald a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Jerald is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Jerald most popular?
Jerald peaked in 1942, when 654 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Jerald?
Jerald ranks #1,750 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 50 out of 100 (higher means rarer).