Holding steady.
Popularity of Gearold since 1914
Babies named Gearold per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gearold's real moment was 1933.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 58 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gearold is a rare name with Irish and English roots, first recorded in the United States in 1914. Its peak year was 1933, but it never cracked the top 1000, and no rank is available for any year. Since then, its use remains minimal, with the trajectory classified as stable. The name's structure suggests it is a variant of Gerald or Gearóid, the Irish form derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear ruler'. Despite its obscurity, Gearold offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Gerald, appealing to families seeking a name with traditional Gaelic flavor.
Gearold is a variant of Gearóid, the Irish form of Gerald, which comes from the Germanic elements ger (spear) and wald (rule). The name was introduced to Ireland by Norman settlers in the 12th century and has been used intermittently in English-speaking countries. Its spelling with 'Gear-' may reflect a Gaelicized form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gary, Gar
Variants: Gerald, Gearóid, Garrhold
Sibling names for Gearold
Names that share Gearold's style, for a brother or sister.
