boys' name · peaked 1988

Jerell

Every Jerell since 1941 — 1,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#11,261
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Jerell
Peak year
1988
89 babies
All-time total
1,682
since 1941

The story of Jerell

Jerell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,261 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1941, 1,682 American babies have been named Jerell. Its peak came in 1988, when 89 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 Jerell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jerell 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 6 #11,261
2024 8 #9,385
2023 6 #11,458
2022 12 #7,008
2021 8 #9,209
2020 5 #12,953
2019 7 #10,226
2018 15 #5,901
2017 7 #10,176
2016 20 #4,854
2015 16 #5,617
2014 17 #5,364
2013 16 #5,512
2012 21 #4,598
2011 17 #5,306
2010 23 #4,293
2009 22 #4,499
2008 37 #3,133
2007 24 #4,180
2006 48 #2,524
2005 33 #3,123
2004 34 #2,982
2003 36 #2,755
2002 33 #2,846
2001 36 #2,654
2000 34 #2,705
1995 39 #2,119
1990 79 #1,244
1985 62 #1,198
1980 22 #2,314
1975 7 #4,545
1970 9 #3,391
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jerell in 2025?

Jerell ranked #11,261 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jerell?

1,682 babies have been named Jerell in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jerell most popular?

Jerell peaked in 1988, when 89 newborns received the name.

Is Jerell a boy or girl name?

Jerell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jerell rising or falling?

Jerell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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