Jerel
Jerel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend or variant, potentially carrying meanings related to Gerald ('spear ruler').
Origin and history
Jerel is a modern American name, likely created as a variant of Gerald or a blend of Jerry and Darrell. It emerged in the middle of the 20th century in the United States. While never a top-tier chart topper, it has maintained steady, modest usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,612 babies in the United States have been named Jerel since 1880. It ranks #2133 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.6 %)
- CA (12 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- MI (8.6 %)
- FL (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 216 |
| 1950-1960 | 355 |
| 1960-1970 | 212 |
| 1970-1980 | 615 |
| 1980-1990 | 960 |
| 1990-2000 | 797 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 183 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Famous people named Jerel
- Jerel Worthy: Football Player
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeri
Fun facts
- Jerel belongs to a 20th-century trend of creating melodic names by combining elements of Jerry, Gerald, and Darrell.