boys' name · peaked 1987

Jarrell

Every Jarrell since 1913 — 4,245 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
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#6,971
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Jarrell
Peak year
1987
178 babies
All-time total
4,245
since 1913

The story of Jarrell

Jarrell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,971 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1913, 4,245 American babies have been named Jarrell. Its peak came in 1987, when 178 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 Jarrell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jarrell 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 12 #6,971
2024 21 #4,773
2023 13 #6,694
2022 24 #4,362
2021 23 #4,428
2020 22 #4,479
2019 35 #3,293
2018 28 #3,825
2017 24 #4,269
2016 41 #2,907
2015 37 #3,110
2014 36 #3,118
2013 38 #2,974
2012 46 #2,650
2011 59 #2,217
2010 57 #2,273
2009 65 #2,111
2008 55 #2,358
2007 70 #2,007
2006 74 #1,849
2005 81 #1,665
2004 77 #1,681
2003 64 #1,858
2002 45 #2,318
2001 52 #2,038
2000 71 #1,647
1995 84 #1,282
1990 115 #984
1985 5 #11,337 157 #702
1980 32 #1,784
1975 23 #2,030
1970 19 #2,089
1965 22 #1,692
1960 14 #2,262
1955 18 #1,877
1950 20 #1,679
1945 17 #1,659
1940 23 #1,418
1935 12 #2,189
1930 16 #1,927
1925 5 #4,560
1920 18 #1,925
1915 5 #4,098
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jarrell in 2025?

Jarrell ranked #6,971 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jarrell?

4,245 babies have been named Jarrell in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jarrell most popular?

Jarrell peaked in 1987, when 178 newborns received the name.

Is Jarrell a boy or girl name?

Jarrell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jarrell rising or falling?

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

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