Jerrell
Boy name · English · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #4,857
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #608 in 1986
20 babies were named Jerrell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,123 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jerrell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 85,470 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jerrell, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jerrell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJerrell first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1986, when it ranked #608. Today it's #4,857, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJerrell was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 23,364 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 85,470.
- TrendJerrell has slipped 1,123 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,857. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Jerrell
Jerrell 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 Jerrell for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 111 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1986, when it ranked #608 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,857, with 20 babies.
Origin:English namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.0 | 143,885 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 73,584 boys |
| 1930s | 39 | 25,439 boys |
| 1940s | 40 | 25,019 boys |
| 1950s | 23 | 43,706 boys |
| 1960s | 23 | 43,478 boys |
| 1970s | 34 | 29,163 boys |
| 1980s | 88 | 11,355 boys |
| 1990s | 70 | 14,333 boys |
| 2000s | 43 | 23,121 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 35,002 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 73,082 boys |
Other spellings of Jerrell
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 Jerrell
What is the origin of the name Jerrell?
Jerrell has English, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Jerrell a boy or girl name?
Jerrell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jerrell?
Jerrell ranked #4,857 for US boys in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1986 (#608).