Gerold
1 countryPopularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Gerold’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,966 births recorded 1912–2002 · peaked in 1939 with 90 births
Most common in: Illinois, Michigan, California, Wisconsin, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Gerold’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #2617 | — |
| 1981 | #3221 | ↓604 |
| 1982 | #4234 | ↓1013 |
| 1983 | #3884 | ↑350 |
| 1984 | #4215 | ↓331 |
| 1985 | #4698 | ↓483 |
| 1986 | #3268 | ↑1430 |
| 1987 | #3339 | ↓71 |
| 1988 | #3350 | ↓11 |
| 1989 | #6229 | ↓2879 |
| 1990 | #4407 | ↑1822 |
| 1991 | #6519 | ↓2112 |
| 1992 | #8435 | ↓1916 |
| 1993 | #6228 | ↑2207 |
| 1994 | #8800 | ↓2572 |
| 1995 | #6992 | ↑1808 |
| 1998 | #7560 | ↓568 |
| 1999 | #9912 | ↓2352 |
| 2001 | #9243 | ↑669 |
| 2002 | #7643 | ↑1600 |
Frequently asked questions about Gerold
Is Gerold a popular name?
Gerold has 2,966 recorded births in United States between 1912 and 2002, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Gerold more common for boys or girls?
Gerold is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Gerold most popular?
Gerold peaked in 1939 in United States, with 90 recorded births that year.
Is Gerold rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Gerold’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1885 in 1912 to #7643 in 2002.
How many babies have been named Gerold?
At least 2,966 babies have been recorded with the name Gerold across official birth statistics in 1 country.