Jarold
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Jarold first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 299 babies have been named Jarold in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jarold is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,230 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,230
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jarold
Jarold is a boy name .
Jarold is currently ranked #38,230 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jarold include Jar, Jaro, Jaroy, Jaroie, Jay, Jaie, and Jarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jarold include Jaron . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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