Declining since 2018, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Juel since 1893
Babies named Juel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juel's real moment was 2017.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 | 0 |
| 1900s | 29 | 0 |
| 1910s | 121 | 88 |
| 1920s | 117 | 137 |
| 1930s | 71 | 66 |
| 1940s | 85 | 49 |
| 1950s | 38 | 28 |
| 1960s | 18 | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 | 10 |
| 1980s | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | 27 | 11 |
| 2000s | 67 | 199 |
| 2010s | 43 | 324 |
| 2020s | 7 | 151 |
Meaning & origin
Juel is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 1912. It saw its highest popularity in 2017, but has been falling in use since 2018. As of 2025, it ranks 4,857, with roughly 1 in 85,404 boys receiving the name. The name's etymology is unclear, possibly linking to Jules or Jewel. Its trajectory reflects a recent decline, with no strong regional concentration. Parents drawn to its simple, melodic sound may pair it with classic siblings like Nora or Otto.
Juel is a modern coinage of uncertain origin, likely derived as a variant of Jules (from Latin Iulius) or as a spelling variation of Jewel, the gemstone name. It has seen sparse but consistent use in the United States since the early 20th century, with a peak in 2017.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Juel
Names that share Juel's style, for a brother or sister.
