boys' name · peaked 1987

Jarrel

Every Jarrel since 1919 — 1,019 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1987Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Jarrel
Peak year
1987
64 babies
All-time total
1,019
since 1919

The story of Jarrel

Jarrel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1919, 1,019 American babies have been named Jarrel. Its peak came in 1987, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Jarrel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jarrel year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023 5 #13,032
2022
2021 6 #11,338
2020
2019
2018 6 #11,370
2017
2016 7 #10,122
2015 7 #9,999
2014 10 #7,809
2013 7 #10,115
2012 10 #7,795
2011 18 #5,074
2010 10 #7,823
2009 17 #5,410
2008 12 #6,937
2007 12 #6,825
2006 18 #4,948
2005 9 #7,930
2004 11 #6,725
2003 15 #5,141
2002 10 #6,745
2001 19 #4,198
2000 18 #4,285
1995 13 #4,635
1990 28 #2,461
1985 58 #1,261
1980 8 #4,692
1975
1970 9 #3,384
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945 6 #3,152
1940
1935 5 #3,911
1930 6 #3,795
1925
1920 5 #4,621
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jarrel in 2025?

Jarrel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Jarrel?

1,019 babies have been named Jarrel in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarrel most popular?

Jarrel peaked in 1987, when 64 newborns received the name.

Is Jarrel a boy or girl name?

Jarrel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jarrel rising or falling?

Jarrel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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