How Many People Are Named Jerel?
Complete statistics for the name Jerel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jerel is a very rare male name, with only 3,205 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 102,956 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1989 when 166 babies were named Jerel, and now it's slowly declining, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 3,608 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jerel Through the Generations
Jerel has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, peaking in 1989 with 166 births. Since then, its popularity has gradually decreased, but it still holds a place among unique names. With an estimated 3,205 living individuals named Jerel in the US, the name has a fairly even distribution across different age groups, with 67% of those named Jerel being between 30 and 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jerel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jerel
How Many People Have the Name Jerel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,205 people in the United States currently share the name Jerel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,956 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jerel a Common or Rare Name?
Jerel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jerel Mean?
Jerel means "creative variant of Jericho" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jerel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jerel Most Popular?
The name Jerel reached peak popularity in 1989, with 166 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jerel?
Approximately 3,205 people named Jerel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,608. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,956 Americans.
Is Jerel a rare name?
Jerel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,956 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jerel mean?
Jerel means "creative variant of Jericho" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jerel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jerel are male and 0% are female.
When was Jerel most popular?
Jerel peaked in 1989 with 166 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.