Masculine dossier · first seen 1937
Jerel
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1989
Peak era
1989
Peak births
166
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Jerel
How many people are named Jerel?
An estimated 3,167 living Americans are named Jerel.
How rare is Jerel?
Jerel is very rare among babies today, with 9 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 94.6% from its 1989 peak.
How old is the typical Jerel?
The median age of a living American named Jerel is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 33 and 51 years old.
Is Jerel still popular?
Not especially. Jerel has been declining since its 1989 peak and registered 9 births in 2025.
Where is Jerel most common?
Jerel has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 1.6× more often than the national baseline.
1937Peak 19892025
Peak year
1989
Decline from peak
94.6%
2025
9
All-time
3,612