boys' name · peaked 2009

Jeriel

Every Jeriel since 1970 — 1,064 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
#3,699
among boys
Babies in 2025
36
named Jeriel
Peak year
2009
53 babies
All-time total
1,064
since 1970

The story of Jeriel

Jeriel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,699 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 1,064 American babies have been named Jeriel. Its peak came in 2009, when 53 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Jeriel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jeriel 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 #13,950 30 #3,699
2024 38 #3,188
2023 24 #4,399
2022 28 #3,941
2021 33 #3,454
2020 37 #3,096
2019 31 #3,601
2018 24 #4,290
2017 38 #3,095
2016 45 #2,704
2015 49 #2,542
2014 43 #2,775
2013 47 #2,576
2012 46 #2,652
2011 47 #2,609
2010 37 #3,107
2009 53 #2,419
2008 51 #2,487
2007 40 #2,949
2006 35 #3,119
2005 17 #4,927
2004 20 #4,338
2003 13 #5,701
2002 16 #4,794
2001 16 #4,772
2000 15 #4,903
1995 12 #4,944
1990 9 #5,571
1985 6 #6,125
1980 5 #6,703
1975
1970 5 #5,064
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jeriel in 2025?

Jeriel ranked #3,699 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jeriel?

1,064 babies have been named Jeriel in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jeriel most popular?

Jeriel peaked in 2009, when 53 newborns received the name.

Is Jeriel a boy or girl name?

Jeriel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jeriel rising or falling?

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

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