Jerell
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,047 in 1988
6 babies were named Jerell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,327 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1941–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jerell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jerell, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jerell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJerell first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #1,047. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJerell was 4.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 57,803 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendJerell has climbed 1,327 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Jerell
Jerell is a boy name of English and Scandinavian origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Jerell for boys from 1941 to 2025, in 63 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #1,047 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 703,125 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 1,960,784 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 1970s | 7.1 | 140,845 boys |
| 1980s | 28 | 35,842 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,937 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 59,242 boys |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 118,624 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 230,769 boys |
Other spellings of Jerell
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 Jerell
What is the origin of the name Jerell?
Jerell has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jerell a boy or girl name?
Jerell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jerell?
Jerell ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#1,047).