Boy · #4,404 in 2026

Jerl

Name: Popularity of the name Jerl in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jerl, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,404

Peak Rank

#2,080 (1944)

Total Babies

178

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

1969

Last Year

1944

Peak Year

#2080

Peak Rank

178

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jerl

Jerl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1944, when 12 Jerls were born — ranking #2,080 that year. As of 2026, Jerl ranks #4,404 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 178 Jerls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Jerl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jerl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Churl
Shirl
Gel
Jill
Ger
Gir
Jell
Jer
Gell
Jel
Giel
Jil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jerl

What does the name Jerl mean?

Jerl is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jerl in 2026?

In 2026, Jerl ranks #4,404 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jerl most popular?

Jerl reached its peak popularity in 1944, ranking #2,080 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Jerl a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jerl is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jerl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jerl include Nolon, Zannie, Eugen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jerl

Jerl is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Jerl's peak popularity came in 1944 when it ranked #2,080. Use the chart and map above to compare Jerl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.