Jerrell
Every Jerrell since 1914 — 7,298 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerrell
Jerrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,936 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 7,298 American babies have been named Jerrell. Its peak came in 1989, when 242 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 Jerrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerrell 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,936 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,963 |
| 2023 | — | — | 18 | #5,345 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,039 |
| 2021 | — | — | 29 | #3,777 |
| 2020 | — | — | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2019 | — | — | 33 | #3,454 |
| 2018 | — | — | 45 | #2,726 |
| 2017 | — | — | 42 | #2,862 |
| 2016 | — | — | 43 | #2,810 |
| 2015 | — | — | 49 | #2,543 |
| 2014 | — | — | 60 | #2,244 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,641 |
| 2012 | — | — | 79 | #1,852 |
| 2011 | — | — | 63 | #2,115 |
| 2010 | — | — | 80 | #1,822 |
| 2009 | — | — | 89 | #1,738 |
| 2008 | — | — | 95 | #1,634 |
| 2007 | — | — | 83 | #1,778 |
| 2006 | — | — | 90 | #1,611 |
| 2005 | — | — | 89 | #1,569 |
| 2004 | — | — | 100 | #1,420 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73 | #1,693 |
| 2002 | — | — | 90 | #1,439 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,668 |
| 2000 | — | — | 84 | #1,471 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,380 | 98 | #1,164 |
| 1990 | — | — | 216 | #690 |
| 1985 | — | — | 206 | #609 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,030 | 83 | #993 |
| 1975 | — | — | 57 | #1,121 |
| 1970 | — | — | 59 | #1,067 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,118 |
| 1960 | — | — | 40 | #1,245 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,236 | 44 | #1,121 |
| 1950 | — | — | 49 | #995 |
| 1945 | — | — | 54 | #855 |
| 1940 | — | — | 56 | #845 |
| 1935 | — | — | 43 | #976 |
| 1930 | — | — | 21 | #1,626 |
| 1925 | — | — | 14 | #2,259 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,078 |
| 1915 | — | — | 5 | #4,102 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerrell in 2025?
Jerrell ranked #4,936 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerrell?
7,298 babies have been named Jerrell in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerrell most popular?
Jerrell peaked in 1989, when 242 newborns received the name.
Is Jerrell a boy or girl name?
Jerrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerrell rising or falling?
Jerrell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.