Jorel
Jorel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern creation, likely inspired by pop culture character Jor-El or phonetic blends.
Origin and history
Jorel is a modern masculine name likely influenced by the Superman comic mythos or created as a phonetic blend of names like Joel and Jordan. It emerged in U.S. naming records in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a distinctive, uncommon option. Its structure gives it a futuristic yet approachable feel.
Popularity in the United States
1,089 babies in the United States have been named Jorel since 1880. It ranks #3598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1850.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.2 %)
- NY (40.5 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- FL (4.5 %)
- IL (2.3 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 327 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 242 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 77 |
Famous people named Jorel
- Jorel Decker: Musician, Guitarist
Fun facts
- The sound of Jorel strongly mirrors Jor-El, the biological Kryptonian father of Superman created in 1938.