Declining since 2015, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Jewelz since 2005
Babies named Jewelz per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 | 15 |
| 2010s | 230 | 62 |
| 2020s | 92 | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Jewelz is a modern respelling of 'jewels' that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2005. It peaked in popularity in 2016, a year often associated with creative, 'z'-ending names for both sexes. Since 2015, its usage has been falling. As of 2025, it is a rare unisex name, with an estimated 1 in every 114,805 babies receiving it, placing it at rank 7,491 nationwide. The name has no recorded top states, reflecting its scattered, low-level use. Jewelz fits a pattern of word names and invented spellings that appeal to parents seeking a unique, sparkly identity for their child.
Jewelz is a modern coinage based on the English word 'jewel', derived from the Old French 'jouel', ultimately from Latin 'jocus' meaning 'plaything'. It follows a trend of respelling common word names with a 'z' for a distinctive, contemporary sound. The name has been used in the United States since 2005, primarily as a unisex name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jewel, Jewels
Sibling names for Jewelz
Names that share Jewelz's style, for a brother or sister.
