Jewell
Jewell is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Precious stone, delight, or play.
Origin and history
Jewell is a surname-derived given name rooted in Old French and Celtic words associated with precious stones or play. Historically popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has become a vintage rarity today. It offers a gem-themed, unisex quality, though it has seen steady usage for females.
Popularity in the United States
29,442 babies in the United States have been named Jewell since 1880. It ranks #845 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2006.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10 %)
- KY (9.8 %)
- TX (9.7 %)
- TN (9.4 %)
- AL (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 104 |
| 1890-1900 | 742 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,321 |
| 1910-1920 | 5,983 |
| 1920-1930 | 7,687 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,023 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,101 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,707 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,057 |
| 1970-1980 | 512 |
| 1980-1990 | 443 |
| 1990-2000 | 625 |
| 2000-2010 | 664 |
| 2010-2019 | 378 |
| 2020-2029 | 95 |
Famous people named Jewell
- Jewell Jackson McCabe: Activist, Business executive
Fun facts
- Derived from the Middle English word 'jowel', originating from Old French and ultimate Celtic roots meaning delight.
- Jewell was most common in the early 1900s in the United States before gradually declining into a rare vintage choice.