Total births
651
Boys' name · since 1915
Jarold
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 651 babies named Jarold, peaking in 1937. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 651
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Jarold is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 651 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Jarold recorded 651 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2001.
- 651 total births
- 1915–2001 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
651 boys have been named Jarold since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2001.
- 651
- total births
- 1915–2001
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Jarold was born in this single decade.
1937
Single peak year
19 babies were named Jarold in 1937 - its busiest year on record.
Jarold's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarold splits its recorded history at 1952: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1965 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1937 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarold at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1937
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Jarold popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2001
- Peak year (1937)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Jarold by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Jarold's strongest decade.
143 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Jarold births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 7
1910s
7 births
- 1920s
1920s
83 births
- 1930s
1930s
119 births
- 1940s
1940s
143 births
- 1950s
1950s
111 births
- 1960s
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 55
1970s
55 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 143 births (22% of all-time use).
How Jarold compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jarold's total volume
Jarold vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jarold by state
Where Jarold concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 10 | 1.5% |
Kansas share of Jarold's total US births 1.5%
10 of 651 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarold? ▼
Jarold has been given to 651 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 19 babies were born in 1937, its single highest year.
When was Jarold most popular? ▼
Jarold was most popular in the 1940s decade with 143 total births. The single peak year was 1937.
Where is Jarold most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jarold are Kansas (10 births).
How long has the name Jarold been used? ▼
Records for Jarold go back to 1915, giving 87 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Jarold? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jared, Jarrod, Jarrett, Jarvis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jarold's data
- Jarold's decade-level peak was the 1940s (143 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kansas records the most Jarolds (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jarold
Nearby Names Like Jarold
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarold
Jared Boy
#393 206,351 births
Jarrod Boy
#4746 25,286 births
Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarold side by side: Jarold vs Jared Jarold vs Jarrod Jarold vs Jarrett
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jarold: Baby Name Since 1915 - 651 Births, Peak 1937." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarold. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jarold draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.