Jearl
Every Jearl since 1919 — 596 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jearl
Jearl is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1919, 596 American babies have been named Jearl — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1942, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jearl stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jearl year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,692 |
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| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,056 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,963 |
| 1955 | — | — | 12 | #2,363 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,625 | 12 | #2,267 |
| 1945 | — | — | 17 | #1,660 |
| 1940 | — | — | 15 | #1,847 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,323 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,281 | 14 | #2,126 |
| 1925 | — | — | 7 | #3,570 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,624 |
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Famous people named Jearl
- Jearl Miles Clark Athlete · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jearl in 2025?
Jearl did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jearl?
596 babies have been named Jearl in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jearl most popular?
Jearl peaked in 1942, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Jearl a boy or girl name?
Jearl is used for both: about 9% of babies named Jearl have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Jearl rising or falling?
Jearl has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jearl?
Well-known people named Jearl include Jearl Miles Clark (athlete).