boy's name
Gerrold
JAIR-uld (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 25
Gerrold is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1940, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1940.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Gerrold Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gerrold?
In 1964, Gerrold was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gerrold
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gerrold Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gerrold over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gerrold
- English JAIR-uld
Sibling Names for Gerrold
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gerrold — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gerrold
How popular is the name Gerrold?
In 1964, Gerrold was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Gerrold a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerrold is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gerrold?
Gerrold has 2 syllables.
When was Gerrold most popular?
Gerrold peaked in 1940, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.