Declining since 1991, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarel since 1925
Babies named Jarel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 241 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 317 |
| 2010s | 172 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Jarel is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925. It saw its highest usage in 1990, when it ranked as high as 7,679th. Since 1991, its popularity has been steadily declining. As of 2025, only about 1 in 170,808 boys receives the name, making it quite rare. The name has no documented top states of use, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency adoption. Jarel fits a pattern of late-20th-century coinages that blend familiar sounds, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet approachable modern name.
Jarel appears to be a 20th-century coinage, likely formed by blending elements of names like Jared and Darrel (or Gerald). It follows a pattern of invented names that gained modest popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s.
Sibling names for Jarel
Names that share Jarel's style, for a brother or sister.
