Jeriel
Jeriel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Taught by God, fear of God, or founded by God.
Origin and history
Jeriel is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'taught by God' or 'found by God'. It appears briefly in the Old Testament as a descendant of Issachar. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare but steadily used male name.
Popularity in the United States
1,058 babies in the United States have been named Jeriel since 1880. It ranks #3627 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- FL (43.5 %)
- NY (33.8 %)
- MA (8.2 %)
- PA (5.7 %)
- NJ (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 99 |
| 2000-2010 | 276 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Fun facts
- Jeriel is listed in 1 Chronicles 7:2 as a chief man of the house of Issachar.
- Though ancient in origin, Jeriel has primarily gained modern usage in the U.S. in recent decades.