Gerrold
boy nameGerrold entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #3459 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1940–2025
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rank today
#3459
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3564 |
| 1960s | #4039 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Gerrold are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Gerrold alive today was born around 1946, making them about 79 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerrold in 2025?
- Gerrold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gerrold most popular?
- Gerrold peaked in 1940, reaching #3459 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gerrold with classmates?
- Gerrold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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