Declining since 1986, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Jerrell since 1914
Babies named Jerrell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 150 |
| 1930s | 415 |
| 1940s | 586 |
| 1950s | 459 |
| 1960s | 440 |
| 1970s | 566 |
| 1980s | 1,639 |
| 1990s | 1,371 |
| 2000s | 863 |
| 2010s | 539 |
| 2020s | 142 |
Meaning & origin
Jerrell is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 1914, a time when creative blends and newly coined names were gaining popularity. The name reached its peak usage in 1989, reflecting a broader trend of names ending in '-rell' during that era. Since 1986, its popularity has been steadily declining; by 2025 it ranked 4,857, with about 1 in 85,404 male births receiving the name. While never among the top names nationally, Jerrell has seen most of its use in the United States, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, without concentration in any single state.
Jerrell is a modern American coinage, first recorded in the early 20th century. It appears to be a blend of the popular name Jerome and the suffix -rell, influenced by names like Darrell and Terrell. The name gained modest use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Where Jerrell is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jerry, J
Sibling names for Jerrell
Names that share Jerrell's style, for a brother or sister.
