Jewell
Jewell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Precious stone or gem.
Origin and history
Jewell is a spelling variant of Jewel, derived from the Old French word 'jouel', meaning a precious gem. Historically used for both boys and girls in the United States, it reached peak popularity as a male name in the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is used infrequently for boys.
Popularity in the United States
4,684 babies in the United States have been named Jewell since 1880. It ranks #1808 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1902.
States where it is most popular
- KY (22.8 %)
- MO (17.2 %)
- AR (16.5 %)
- GA (11.8 %)
- TN (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 22 |
| 1890-1900 | 93 |
| 1900-1910 | 204 |
| 1910-1920 | 827 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,112 |
| 1930-1940 | 710 |
| 1940-1950 | 560 |
| 1950-1960 | 390 |
| 1960-1970 | 214 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 111 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 73 |
| 2010-2019 | 69 |
| 2020-2029 | 25 |
Famous people named Jewell
- Jewell Loyd: Basketball player, Athlete
Fun facts
- Although often considered feminine today, Jewell was regularly given to boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S.
- It traces back to the Anglo-Norman French 'jouel', which originally referred to an ornament or precious object.