Garold
boy nameGarold entered the US charts in 1901, peaked at #654 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1901–2025
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rank today
#654
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1098 |
| 1910s | #1089 |
| 1920s | #1103 |
| 1930s | #899 |
| 1940s | #784 |
| 1950s | #979 |
| 1960s | #1471 |
| 1970s | #3094 |
| 1980s | #5171 |
| 1990s | #7171 |
| 2000s | #11356 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Garold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garold alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garold in 2025?
- Garold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garold most popular?
- Garold peaked in 1946, reaching #654 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garold with classmates?
- Garold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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