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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jerrell — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jerrel|Jerren
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Jerrell

juh-REL · 2 syllables

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#4947
↑↑ Surging
#4947
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 14
Peak rank
#3760 in 2020
5yr change
+391 ranks
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4947 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Jerrell

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4947

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+391 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jerrell is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ModernAmericanMasculine2-syllableAfrican American traditionContemporaryStrong vibes-ell suffixBlend name
Character
sacred reverence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jerrells

determinedathleticcompetitivedisciplinedversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Jerrell is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4947 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +391 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4947 · very rare
Jerrell at a Glance
Meaning:Modern American blend name combining Jer- (from Jerome, meaning 'sacred name') with -rell suffix. Contemporary African American naming tradition.
Language root:Old English · Germanic · Modern American
Peak rank:#3760 in 2020
5yr change:+391 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Jerrell Powe
Football player
Jerrell Ford
Actor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jerrell · Overview
Summary

Jerrell is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4947 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jerrell scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 391 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Strong character
Jerrell carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jerrell is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jerrell.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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