Jowell
Every Jowell since 1966 — 806 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jowell
Jowell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,563 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 806 American babies have been named Jowell. Its peak came in 2011, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jowell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jowell 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 | #8,563 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,645 |
| 2023 | — | — | 17 | #5,564 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,315 |
| 2021 | — | — | 18 | #5,231 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,620 |
| 2019 | — | — | 17 | #5,442 |
| 2018 | — | — | 24 | #4,295 |
| 2017 | — | — | 25 | #4,172 |
| 2016 | — | — | 35 | #3,260 |
| 2015 | — | — | 36 | #3,186 |
| 2014 | — | — | 62 | #2,188 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,381 |
| 2012 | — | — | 72 | #1,974 |
| 2011 | — | — | 93 | #1,640 |
| 2010 | — | — | 92 | #1,681 |
| 2009 | — | — | 83 | #1,803 |
| 2008 | — | — | 77 | #1,885 |
| 2007 | — | — | 21 | #4,570 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,105 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jowell in 2025?
Jowell ranked #8,563 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 Jowell?
806 babies have been named Jowell in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jowell most popular?
Jowell peaked in 2011, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Jowell a boy or girl name?
Jowell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jowell rising or falling?
Jowell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.