Jezreel
Jezreel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God sows or God scatters.
Origin and history
Jezreel is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin, meaning 'God sows' or 'God scatters'. It refers to a prominent historic valley in northern Israel mentioned extensively in the Old Testament. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice, given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
681 babies in the United States have been named Jezreel since 1880. It ranks #3995 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- CA (72.6 %)
- TX (27.4 %)
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 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 110 |
| 2000-2010 | 203 |
| 2010-2019 | 212 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Fun facts
- Jezreel is the name of a fertile valley in northern Israel that was a major agricultural hub and strategic military crossroads in ancient times.
- In the Book of Hosea, Jezreel is the name given to Hosea's eldest son, symbolizing divine action.