Boy · #10,556 in 2026

Jarold

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

Current Rank

#10,556

Peak Rank

#1,576 (1937)

Total Babies

651

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2001

Last Year

1937

Peak Year

#1576

Peak Rank

651

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jarold

Jarold first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 19 Jarolds were born — ranking #1,576 that year. As of 2026, Jarold ranks #10,556 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 651 Jarolds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Jarold

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jarold

What does the name Jarold mean?

Jarold is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jarold in 2026?

In 2026, Jarold ranks #10,556 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jarold most popular?

Jarold reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #1,576 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jarold most popular?

Jarold has historically been most popular in Kansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jarold.

Is Jarold a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jarold?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jarold include Christie, Pasco, Zigmond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jarold

Jarold is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 651 births in the dataset. Jarold's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #1,576. Use the chart and map above to compare Jarold'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.