Jerroll
A variant of the name Gerald, originating from Old German meaning "spear ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jerroll. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jerroll today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jerroll births was 1941 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jerroll. 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
- • The typical person named Jerroll is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jerrolls were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jerroll. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1941
6 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1957 SSA rank
#4,261
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Jerroll: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jerroll from the 1930s through to the 1950s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Jerroll remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jerroll 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 Jerroll 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 Jerroll
The name Jerroll is a unique and intriguing one with a rich history that spans across several cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes, where it was derived from the Old Germanic word "ger," meaning "spear," and the suffix "-roll," which was a common ending used in Germanic names.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Jerroll can be found in the Frankish annals of the 8th century, where it was used to refer to a notable warrior who fought alongside Charlemagne's army. This suggests that the name was highly regarded among the Germanic peoples and was associated with strength, bravery, and prowess in battle.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jerroll gained popularity across various European regions, particularly in England and France. One notable bearer of the name was Jerroll of Canterbury, a renowned scholar and monk who lived in the 12th century and made significant contributions to the field of theology.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jerroll was embraced by several artists and intellectuals. Jerroll Dante, an Italian painter born in 1492, was renowned for his exquisite frescoes depicting biblical scenes. Another prominent figure was Jerroll Montaigne, a French philosopher who lived from 1533 to 1592 and whose writings on skepticism and morality had a profound impact on Western thought.
In the 19th century, the name Jerroll gained traction in the United States, where it was often bestowed upon individuals with a strong sense of adventure and exploration. Jerroll Stanley, an American explorer born in 1845, was one such individual who led several expeditions to the Arctic region and made significant contributions to the field of geography.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jerroll Whitman, an American poet and journalist who lived from 1819 to 1892. His work, which celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit, had a lasting influence on American literature and culture.
While the name Jerroll may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of those who bore it throughout history.
People
Jerroll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jerroll as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jerroll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jerroll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jerroll 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jerroll a common name?
We classify Jerroll as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 36 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jerroll most popular?
The single biggest year for Jerroll was 1941, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jerroll is about 85 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 Jerroll in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jerroll a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jerroll 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 Jerroll still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jerroll 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 Jerroll 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 Jerroll as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.