Jerrel
Jerrel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler (via Gerald) or modern English blend.
Origin and history
Jerrel is a masculine given name of English origin, likely derived as a variant of Gerald or standard blend with names like Jerry and Darrell. It gained mild popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today it remains a rare choice for newborn boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,448 babies in the United States have been named Jerrel since 1880. It ranks #2620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.5 %)
- AR (12.3 %)
- NY (10.9 %)
- OK (8.5 %)
- CA (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 52 |
| 1920-1930 | 148 |
| 1930-1940 | 316 |
| 1940-1950 | 361 |
| 1950-1960 | 272 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 328 |
| 1990-2000 | 313 |
| 2000-2010 | 156 |
| 2010-2019 | 89 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Jerrel
- Jerrel Jernigan: American football player
Nicknames
Jerry, Jer
Fun facts
- Jerrel is a phonetic variant of Jerrell, combining elements of classic Germanic and modern English name styles.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the United States between the 1930s and 1980s.