Garold is a unique and distinctive name of English origin, derived from the Germanic elements "gar" meaning "spear" and "wulf" meaning "wolf". The name has been used throughout history, although it is not as common as some other names with similar origins.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Garold dates back to the 10th century in England. In the Domesday Book of 1086, there was a person named Garold who was a tenant-in-chief of King William I in Hampshire. This suggests that the name had been established in England for some time before this record.
Throughout history, people with the name Garold have made notable contributions in various fields. For example, Sir Garard de la Mare was an early 12th-century knight who fought alongside Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart) during the Third Crusade. More recently, Garold Lansing was a prominent American journalist and broadcaster who worked for CBS News from the 1950s until his retirement in the late 1980s.
Today, Garold is still used as a given name but remains relatively uncommon compared to other names with similar meanings such as Gerald or Godfrey. Despite its rarity, it continues to be an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their child.
The name Garold peaked in popularity around the early to mid-1900s, with a significant rise from 1913 onwards. The highest number of births recorded was 72, which occurred twice - in 1936 and 1939. However, by the late 1960s, the popularity of the name started to decline significantly, with fewer than 30 births per year from 1968 onwards. In recent years, Garold has become quite rare, with fewer than 10 births per year since 1976 and as low as 5 births in some years like 2004.