Holding steady.
Popularity of Jewelle since 1910
Babies named Jewelle per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jewelle's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 65 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jewelle is a rare feminine given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1910, the name's peak year, though even then it never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has remained stable over more than a century, never achieving widespread usage. With no top states and no significant spike in any decade, Jewelle stands as a quiet, uncommon choice for parents seeking a gem-inspired name distinct from more popular options like Ruby or Pearl. The name's connection to the word 'jewel' gives it an inherent preciousness, but its rarity means it has largely escaped cultural or celebrity associations.
Jewelle is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant of Jewel, itself a word name referencing a precious gem. The word 'jewel' comes from Old French 'jouel' and ultimately from Latin 'jocus', meaning 'plaything'. The name appears sporadically in 20th-century American birth records, with its earliest recorded instance in 1910. It never achieved widespread popularity and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jew, Jelly, Elle
Sibling names for Jewelle
Names that share Jewelle's style, for a brother or sister.
