Jerell
Every Jerell since 1941 — 1,682 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jerell
Jerell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,261 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1941, 1,682 American babies have been named Jerell. Its peak came in 1988, when 89 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 Jerell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jerell 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,261 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,385 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,458 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,008 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,209 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,953 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,226 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,176 |
| 2016 | — | — | 20 | #4,854 |
| 2015 | — | — | 16 | #5,617 |
| 2014 | — | — | 17 | #5,364 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,512 |
| 2012 | — | — | 21 | #4,598 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,306 |
| 2010 | — | — | 23 | #4,293 |
| 2009 | — | — | 22 | #4,499 |
| 2008 | — | — | 37 | #3,133 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,180 |
| 2006 | — | — | 48 | #2,524 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,123 |
| 2004 | — | — | 34 | #2,982 |
| 2003 | — | — | 36 | #2,755 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,846 |
| 2001 | — | — | 36 | #2,654 |
| 2000 | — | — | 34 | #2,705 |
| 1995 | — | — | 39 | #2,119 |
| 1990 | — | — | 79 | #1,244 |
| 1985 | — | — | 62 | #1,198 |
| 1980 | — | — | 22 | #2,314 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,545 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,391 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jerell in 2025?
Jerell ranked #11,261 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jerell?
1,682 babies have been named Jerell in the United States since 1941, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jerell most popular?
Jerell peaked in 1988, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Jerell a boy or girl name?
Jerell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jerell rising or falling?
Jerell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.