Gareld
boy nameGareld entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #2185 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#2185
peak (1938)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2942 |
| 1920s | #3187 |
| 1930s | #2834 |
| 1940s | #2770 |
| 1950s | #3504 |
| 1960s | #4042 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gareld are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gareld alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gareld in 2025?
- Gareld is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gareld most popular?
- Gareld peaked in 1938, reaching #2185 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gareld with classmates?
- Gareld will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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