Boy · #3,946 in 2026

Gearold

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

Current Rank

#3,946

Peak Rank

#2,251 (1952)

Total Babies

186

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1966

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#2251

Peak Rank

186

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gearold

Gearold first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 12 Gearolds were born — ranking #2,251 that year. As of 2026, Gearold ranks #3,946 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 186 Gearolds 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 Gearold

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

Gerold
Caroled
Coraled
Grilled
Guzzled
Gerald
Jerald
Jerrold
Gerrald
Giggled
Growled
Garbled

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gearold

What does the name Gearold mean?

Gearold is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gearold in 2026?

In 2026, Gearold ranks #3,946 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Gearold most popular?

Gearold reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #2,251 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Gearold a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gearold?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gearold include Orlander, Janis, Gevan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gearold

Gearold is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 186 births in the dataset. Gearold's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #2,251. Use the chart and map above to compare Gearold'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.