Jerrad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jerrad originated from the Old Germanic elements meaning 'spear ruler', evolving from Gerald through various linguistic forms. It emerged as a modern variant in the 20th century, carrying traits of strength and leadership, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Jerrad is most popular in Oregon, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jerrad has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jerrad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1581st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1314th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6254th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Jerrad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerrad"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɛrəd/
Origin
English
Etymology
Jerrad is a variant of the name Gerald, which is derived from the Old Germanic elements 'gari' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.
Meaning
spear ruler
Language Evolution
Geraldus (Latin), Gerald (Old French), Gerald (Middle English), Jerrad (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern variant of traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerard, Gerald, Jared
Modern Popularity & Image
Jerrad is perceived as a contemporary name that carries a strong and masculine image, often associated with creativity and leadership.
Famous People
Jerrad T. Anderson, an American actor, Jerrad McNaughton, a Canadian artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerrad"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jerrad"
"Jerrad" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1581st of 10718 | 490 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1314th of 16616 | 1,063 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6254th of 24088 | 187 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 19426th of 23106 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrad" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.16% 1620th/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
51.45% 1810th/3518 |
34.67% 1402nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.52% 1567th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
27.69% 1438th/5194 |
21.28% 1344th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrad" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerrad"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerrad" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.