Jarel
Every Jarel since 1925 — 1,166 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jarel
Jarel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,900 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 1,166 American babies have been named Jarel. Its peak came in 2009, when 45 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 Jarel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jarel 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,900 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,520 |
| 2023 | — | — | 14 | #6,329 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,473 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #5,941 |
| 2018 | — | — | 18 | #5,185 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,917 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,849 |
| 2015 | — | — | 13 | #6,480 |
| 2014 | — | — | 17 | #5,358 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,779 |
| 2012 | — | — | 18 | #5,128 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,036 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,923 |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,055 | 39 | #3,012 |
| 2008 | — | — | 28 | #3,779 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,474 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,935 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,196 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #2,977 |
| 2003 | — | — | 27 | #3,398 |
| 2002 | — | — | 37 | #2,615 |
| 2001 | — | — | 30 | #3,021 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,701 |
| 1995 | — | — | 29 | #2,582 |
| 1990 | — | — | 41 | #1,883 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,848 |
| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,291 |
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| 1925 | — | — | 5 | #4,558 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jarel in 2025?
Jarel ranked #7,900 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jarel?
1,166 babies have been named Jarel in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jarel most popular?
Jarel peaked in 2009, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Jarel a boy or girl name?
Jarel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jarel rising or falling?
Jarel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.