Jezreel
Every Jezreel since 1977 — 890 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jezreel
Jezreel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,711 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 890 American babies have been named Jezreel — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2006, when 39 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 Jezreel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jezreel 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 | — | — | 16 | #5,711 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,965 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,729 | 9 | #8,552 |
| 2022 | — | — | 16 | #5,730 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,882 | 23 | #4,433 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,736 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,071 | 19 | #5,046 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,944 | 12 | #6,900 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,022 | 28 | #3,833 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,271 | 18 | #5,220 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,349 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,730 | 17 | #5,368 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,799 | 19 | #4,881 |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,022 | 21 | #4,600 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,628 | 26 | #3,942 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,777 | 29 | #3,668 |
| 2009 | — | — | 20 | #4,836 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,812 | 21 | #4,620 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,221 | 30 | #3,552 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,211 | 28 | #3,643 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,684 | 16 | #5,148 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,534 | 26 | #3,579 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,900 | 14 | #5,396 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,397 | 11 | #6,296 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,485 | 16 | #4,774 |
| 2000 | — | — | 21 | #3,844 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,434 | 11 | #5,309 |
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| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #6,135 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jezreel in 2025?
Jezreel ranked #5,711 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jezreel?
890 babies have been named Jezreel in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jezreel most popular?
Jezreel peaked in 2006, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Jezreel a boy or girl name?
Jezreel is used for both: about 23% of babies named Jezreel have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Jezreel rising or falling?
Jezreel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.