Jerauld is an uncommon given name, derived from the Germanic elements 'Geri' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. It's a masculine name that was more prevalent in the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare. The name Jerauld is believed to have originated as a Norman French name before being adopted into English-speaking countries.
The name Jerauld experienced varying popularity over the years, with a total of 140 births recorded between 1921 and 1975. The most popular years for the name were 1935 and 1975, each having 11 and 6 births respectively. However, there were some periods of decline in popularity, with no births recorded between 1922 and 1925, and only one birth per year from 1945 to 1950. Overall, the name Jerauld had its peak in popularity during the mid-1930s and late 1970s.