Jewell
Medieval/Middle English form of a Breton saint's name, from Old Breton Judicaël "lord" + "generous." The second element is from hael (“generous, bountiful”) and…
Every Jewell since 1880 — 34,126 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jewell
Jewell is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,651 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 34,126 American babies have been named Jewell — about 86% girls and 14% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1920, when 1,004 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Jewell stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jewell 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 | 14 | #7,651 | 5 | #12,872 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,214 | 6 | #11,572 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,246 | 5 | #13,092 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,716 | — | — |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,827 | 9 | #8,483 |
| 2020 | 18 | #6,460 | — | — |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,519 | 7 | #10,233 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,883 | 8 | #9,195 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,880 | 12 | #6,885 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,955 | 10 | #7,852 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,884 | 6 | #11,331 |
| 2014 | 49 | #3,295 | 11 | #7,269 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,580 | 9 | #8,425 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,675 | 6 | #11,451 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,187 | — | — |
| 2010 | 43 | #3,659 | — | — |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,643 | 5 | #13,364 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,098 | 7 | #10,406 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,727 | 12 | #6,843 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,830 | 5 | #12,922 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,885 | 12 | #6,400 |
| 2004 | 68 | #2,494 | 10 | #7,236 |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,153 | 5 | #11,739 |
| 2002 | 71 | #2,294 | 8 | #8,015 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,107 | — | — |
| 2000 | 80 | #2,065 | 9 | #7,083 |
| 1995 | 77 | #1,846 | 14 | #4,390 |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,764 | 15 | #3,866 |
| 1985 | 46 | #2,235 | 9 | #4,490 |
| 1980 | 49 | #2,111 | 11 | #3,722 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,536 | 17 | #2,494 |
| 1970 | 73 | #1,425 | 22 | #1,909 |
| 1965 | 115 | #954 | 16 | #2,034 |
| 1960 | 143 | #867 | 17 | #2,009 |
| 1955 | 172 | #723 | 47 | #1,094 |
| 1950 | 219 | #564 | 40 | #1,132 |
| 1945 | 268 | #437 | 59 | #813 |
| 1940 | 309 | #375 | 55 | #854 |
| 1935 | 390 | #318 | 59 | #807 |
| 1930 | 539 | #277 | 75 | #733 |
| 1925 | 810 | #231 | 125 | #552 |
| 1920 | 893 | #216 | 111 | #595 |
| 1915 | 692 | #226 | 103 | #555 |
| 1910 | 362 | #188 | 31 | #505 |
| 1905 | 253 | #192 | 19 | #537 |
| 1900 | 178 | #238 | 15 | #664 |
| 1895 | 77 | #325 | 11 | #656 |
| 1890 | 26 | #512 | — | — |
| 1885 | 9 | #771 | — | — |
| 1880 | 8 | #652 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jewell mean?
Medieval/Middle English form of a Breton saint's name, from Old Breton Judicaël "lord" + "generous." The second element is from hael (“generous, bountiful”) and identical to Welsh hael (“generous”) (see that entry for details).
How popular is the name Jewell in 2025?
Jewell ranked #7,651 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jewell?
34,126 babies have been named Jewell in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jewell most popular?
Jewell peaked in 1920, when 1,004 newborns received the name.
Is Jewell a boy or girl name?
Jewell is used for both: about 86% of babies named Jewell have been girls and 14% boys.
Is the name Jewell rising or falling?
Jewell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.