Jorel
Every Jorel since 1979 — 1,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jorel
Jorel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,278 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 1,089 American babies have been named Jorel. Its peak came in 1985, when 49 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 Jorel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jorel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,278 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,770 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,495 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,342 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,249 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,412 |
| 2017 | 28 | #3,837 |
| 2016 | 24 | #4,253 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3,629 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,685 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,539 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,941 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,474 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,169 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,360 |
| 2008 | 40 | #2,978 |
| 2007 | 36 | #3,158 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,476 |
| 2005 | 26 | #3,670 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,343 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,902 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,802 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,217 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,293 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,397 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,235 |
| 1985 | 49 | #1,402 |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jorel in 2025?
Jorel ranked #9,278 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jorel?
1,089 babies have been named Jorel in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jorel most popular?
Jorel peaked in 1985, when 49 newborns received the name.
Is Jorel a boy or girl name?
Jorel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jorel rising or falling?
Jorel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.