A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jermel since 1969
Babies named Jermel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1981, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jermel's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 320 |
| 1980s | 445 |
| 1990s | 247 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 109 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Jermel is a modern American invention that first appeared in official records in 1969. It reached its peak rank of 10,695 in 1975, during a time when creatively constructed names were gaining popularity. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, suggesting a possible revival. Though never widespread, Jermel exemplifies the trend of blending familiar elements to create distinctive names.
Jermel first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969, during a period when parents were creating new names by blending familiar sounds and syllables. It likely combines the first part of Jerome (from Greek hieronymos, 'sacred name') with the fashionable -el ending seen in names like Darnel and Terrel. The name saw its peak usage in 1975 and has never been common, remaining a distinctive choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerm, Mel
Variants: Jermell, Jermael
Sibling names for Jermel
Names that share Jermel's style, for a brother or sister.
