Jezebel
Every Jezebel since 1980 — 787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jezebel
Jezebel is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,465 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 787 American babies have been named Jezebel. Its peak came in 2007, when 47 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 Jezebel stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jezebel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,465 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,248 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,728 |
| 2022 | 21 | #5,864 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,429 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,964 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,821 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,531 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,987 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,205 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,558 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,376 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,732 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,000 |
| 2011 | 32 | #4,503 |
| 2010 | 36 | #4,146 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,784 |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,585 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,504 |
| 2006 | 32 | #4,509 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,524 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,285 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,734 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,559 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,260 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,055 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,802 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,005 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,823 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,038 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jezebel in 2025?
Jezebel ranked #10,465 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jezebel?
787 babies have been named Jezebel in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jezebel most popular?
Jezebel peaked in 2007, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Jezebel a boy or girl name?
Jezebel is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jezebel rising or falling?
Jezebel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.