Jerrall
A variation of the English name Gerald, derived from Gerard meaning "brave spear".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jerrall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerrall today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerrall births was 1974 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerrall. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerrall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1974
6 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,488
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Jerrall: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerrall from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerrall by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jerrall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jerrall
The name Jerrall finds its origins in the English language, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle English and Old English periods. It is believed to be a variant or a diminutive form of the more common name Gerald, which was derived from the Germanic elements "gair," meaning spear, and "waltan," meaning to rule or govern.
During the medieval era, the name Jerrall was predominantly used in various regions of England, particularly in the southern and central counties. It was often associated with individuals from nobility or those with a strong military background, reflecting the name's connection to the concept of a spear-wielding ruler or warrior.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jerrall can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This historical document mentions a landowner named Jerrall de Beaumont, who held estates in Warwickshire.
In the 12th century, a notable figure bearing the name Jerrall was Jerrall de Camville, a Norman knight who served under King Henry II of England. He was renowned for his military prowess and participated in various campaigns during the Angevin period.
Another prominent individual with the name Jerrall was Sir Jerrall de Wyndesore, a 13th-century English knight and landowner. He was a member of the influential Wyndesore family and held significant estates in Buckinghamshire.
During the 16th century, the name Jerrall gained further recognition with Jerrall Fawkes, an English soldier and adventurer. He is known for his participation in the English expeditions to the Americas, including the ill-fated attempt to establish the Roanoke Colony in present-day North Carolina.
In the literary realm, the name Jerrall was immortalized in the works of the renowned English playwright William Shakespeare. In his play "Henry VI, Part 2," one of the characters is named Jerrall, a soldier fighting for the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses.
While the name Jerrall has become less common in modern times, its unique and distinctive sound has ensured its enduring presence throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on the rich tapestry of English names and their cultural significance.
People
Jerrall + last name combinations
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jerrall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerrall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerrall going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jerrall a common name?
We classify Jerrall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerrall most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerrall was 1974, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerrall is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jerrall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerrall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerrall in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jerrall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerrall in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jerrall can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jerrall as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.