Jerold
Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-ohld ]
Jerold is a boy baby name. Ranked #14,096 in the US, popular nicknames include Jer, Jey, and Jerie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Jerold is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHR-ohld.
Parents who love the name Jerold often also consider Min, Ferdinando, Elorm .
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Historical Record
Jerold first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,885 babies have been named Jerold in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jerold is past its peak , currently ranked #14,096 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,096
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Jerold
Jerold is a boy name .
Jerold is currently ranked #14,096 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jerold include Jer, Jey, Jerie, and Jeroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jerold include Jerome, Jeronimo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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