Jarrell
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #689 in 1987
12 babies were named Jarrell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,377 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1985–2025
US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jarrell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 142,857 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jarrell, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jarrell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJarrell first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #689. Today it's #6,803, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJarrell was 5.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 27,624 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 142,857.
- TrendJarrell has slipped 2,377 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Jarrell
Jarrell is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Jarrell for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 112 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #689 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,803, with 12 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.0 | 510,204 girls |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,740 boys |
| 1920s | 11 | 90,744 boys |
| 1930s | 16 | 61,767 boys |
| 1940s | 15 | 64,935 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,421 boys |
| 1960s | 9.1 | 109,290 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 75,358 boys |
| 1980s | 55 | 18,086 boys |
| 1990s | 43 | 23,491 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,534 boys |
| 2010s | 21 | 47,037 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 90,498 boys |
Other spellings of Jarrell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Jarrell
What is the origin of the name Jarrell?
Jarrell has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jarrell a boy or girl name?
Jarrell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jarrell?
Jarrell ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#689).