Boy · #4,136 in 2026

Gareld

Name: Popularity of the name Gareld in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gareld, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,136

Peak Rank

#2,246 (1935)

Total Babies

243

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1968

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#2246

Peak Rank

243

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gareld

Gareld first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 11 Garelds were born — ranking #2,246 that year. As of 2026, Gareld ranks #4,136 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 243 Garelds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gareld

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gareld is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gerold
Grilled
Garbled
Gargled
Coraled
Garggled
Growled
Garfield
Caroled
Goral
Gorily
Carel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gareld

What does the name Gareld mean?

Gareld is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gareld in 2026?

In 2026, Gareld ranks #4,136 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gareld most popular?

Gareld reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #2,246 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Gareld a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gareld is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gareld?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gareld include Clerance, Deloyd, Neldon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gareld

Gareld is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 243 births in the dataset. Gareld's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #2,246. Use the chart and map above to compare Gareld's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.