Holding steady.
Popularity of Jerard since 1920
Babies named Jerard per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 62 |
| 1960s | 121 |
| 1970s | 168 |
| 1980s | 280 |
| 1990s | 174 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jerard is a variant spelling of Gerard, a name with Old Germanic roots that traveled to England with the Normans. Unlike the more common Gerard, Jerard saw its highest usage in the 1980s, peaking in 1986. Since then, its use has been rare and stable at a very low frequency. In the most recent year with data, 2004, only 5 boys were named Jerard, placing it well outside the top 1000. The name has not been recorded in any state's top baby names lists. Jerard remains a distinctive choice, closely linked to the traditional Gerard but with a slightly modernized spelling that gives it a unique feel.
Jerard is a variant of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy.' Introduced to England by the Normans, the name has been used since the Middle Ages. The variant spelling with a 'J' emerged later, influenced by the pronunciation of the initial G as a soft J, common in some English dialects.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Jere
Sibling names for Jerard
Names that share Jerard's style, for a brother or sister.
