Holding steady.
Popularity of Jezel since 1983
Babies named Jezel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jezel is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, but it has remained infrequently used, with no rank in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation over the decades. Its popularity is concentrated in the 2000s decade. As a modern coinage, Jezel lacks a clear etymology; it may be a creative variation of Jezebel or a blend of sounds. Despite its obscurity, Jezel has a soft and accessible sound, fitting in with contemporary trends favoring short, ending-in-l names like Hazel and Mila.
Jezel may be a 20th-century modern invention, influenced by names like Jezebel and Hazel, with the fashionable -el ending. Its first known use in the United States dates to 1983, and it has never entered widespread use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jez, Zel
Sibling names for Jezel
Names that share Jezel's style, for a brother or sister.
