Jerel
Boy nameJerel has been given to 3,617 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It peaked in 1989.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,617
Peak year
1989 (166 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1937
10-year trend
▼ -57%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Jerel's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #732 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jerel — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jerel.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jerel?
Jerel has been given to 3,617 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jerel peak?
Jerel peaked in 1989, when 166 babies were given the name.
Is Jerel a girl or boy name?
Jerel is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Jerel are boys).
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