Jarold
boy nameJarold entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1576 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1576
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3082 |
| 1920s | #3006 |
| 1930s | #2210 |
| 1940s | #1958 |
| 1950s | #2537 |
| 1960s | #3015 |
| 1970s | #3712 |
| 1980s | #5765 |
| 1990s | #8289 |
| 2000s | #10556 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Jarold are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jarold alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jarold in 2025?
- Jarold is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jarold most popular?
- Jarold peaked in 1937, reaching #1576 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jarold with classmates?
- Jarold will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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