Declining since 1988, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Jarrell since 1913
Babies named Jarrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 172 |
| 1940s | 224 |
| 1950s | 218 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 219 |
| 1980s | 1,033 |
| 1990s | 836 |
| 2000s | 654 |
| 2010s | 401 |
| 2020s | 115 |
Meaning & origin
Jarrell is a masculine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking 6,803th as of 2025, with about 1 in 142,340 male newborns receiving the name. Since 1988, its usage has been steadily declining. The name is likely an English variant of Gerald, combining the Germanic elements for 'spear' and 'rule.' Jarrell remains a distinctive choice with a modern feel, historically concentrated in the 1980s.
Jarrell is likely an English surname transferred to given name use, possibly derived from the given name Gerald. Gerald comes from the Old German 'Gerwald,' composed of 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule). The name Jarrell emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, possibly as a variant of Gerald or a combination of names like Jerry and Darrell.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, Jar, Jare
Sibling names for Jarrell
Names that share Jarrell's style, for a brother or sister.
