Holding steady.
Popularity of Jearl since 1919
Babies named Jearl per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1941, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jearl's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 7 |
| 1920s | 10 | 76 |
| 1930s | 17 | 149 |
| 1940s | 22 | 142 |
| 1950s | 5 | 92 |
| 1960s | 0 | 48 |
| 1970s | 0 | 17 |
| 1980s | 0 | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jearl is a rare American given name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1919. Its usage peaked in 1932, when it was given to a small number of newborns, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names nationwide. The name's trajectory has been stable, with only sporadic use in each subsequent decade. While its exact origin is uncertain, Jearl is likely a modern respelling of the traditional name Earl, perhaps influenced by the trend of adding a 'J' prefix to create distinctive variations. The name has no recorded top states or notable bearers, and its appeal lies in its unusual, vintage sound. Parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a mid-century feel might find Jearl an intriguing choice, though it offers no established nicknames or variants.
Jearl is a rare given name that first appeared in the United States around 1919. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly a respelling or variant of the traditional English name Earl, which derives from the Old English title eorl meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'. Alternatively, Jearl may have been created as a distinctive variation using a fashionable 'J' prefix. The name saw its highest usage in the 1930s but has remained uncommon since.
Sibling names for Jearl
Names that share Jearl's style, for a brother or sister.
