Jerel
Every Jerel since 1937 — 3,617 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerel
Jerel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,545 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1937, 3,617 American babies have been named Jerel. Its peak came in 1989, when 166 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jerel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,545 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 7 | #10,189 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,485 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,488 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,235 |
| 2019 | — | — | 14 | #6,242 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,859 |
| 2017 | — | — | 18 | #5,194 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,660 |
| 2015 | — | — | 21 | #4,621 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,183 |
| 2013 | — | — | 19 | #4,880 |
| 2012 | — | — | 22 | #4,457 |
| 2011 | — | — | 21 | #4,577 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2008 | — | — | 21 | #4,616 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,308 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,428 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,926 |
| 2004 | — | — | 14 | #5,622 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,341 |
| 2002 | — | — | 28 | #3,221 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,894 |
| 2000 | — | — | 26 | #3,253 |
| 1995 | — | — | 62 | #1,537 |
| 1990 | — | — | 141 | #862 |
| 1985 | — | — | 66 | #1,153 |
| 1980 | — | — | 55 | #1,248 |
| 1975 | — | — | 64 | #1,034 |
| 1970 | — | — | 93 | #837 |
| 1965 | — | — | 5 | #4,177 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,473 |
| 1955 | — | — | 20 | #1,757 |
| 1950 | — | — | 88 | #732 |
| 1945 | — | — | 6 | #3,156 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerel in 2025?
Jerel ranked #8,545 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerel?
3,617 babies have been named Jerel in the United States since 1937, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerel most popular?
Jerel peaked in 1989, when 166 newborns received the name.
Is Jerel a boy or girl name?
Jerel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerel rising or falling?
Jerel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.