Jewel
Jewel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Precious stone or gem.
Origin and history
Jewel is derived from the Old French word 'jouel', which refers to a precious stone or gem. Historically used for both boys and girls in the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity around the turn of the 20th century. Today, it remains a rare choice for males, carrying a vintage, nature-inspired feel.
Popularity in the United States
5,243 babies in the United States have been named Jewel since 1880. It ranks #1686 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1864.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.2 %)
- AR (18.8 %)
- LA (13.6 %)
- MS (11.1 %)
- TN (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 75 |
| 1900-1910 | 209 |
| 1910-1920 | 822 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,281 |
| 1930-1940 | 871 |
| 1940-1950 | 543 |
| 1950-1960 | 416 |
| 1960-1970 | 225 |
| 1970-1980 | 187 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 100 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Famous people named Jewel
- Jewel Milne: Actor
Fun facts
- Jewel was significantly more common for boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries than it is today.
- The word traces back through Middle English and Old French, ultimately thought to derive from the Latin word 'jocus', meaning joke or play.