Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Jorell

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

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#2,865 (1990)

Total Babies

479

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2019

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2865

Peak Rank

479

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jorell

The earliest SSA record of Jorell as a baby boy name dates back to 1979, when 9 babies received it. 1990 was its biggest year on record, with 22 newborns named Jorell — #2,865 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Jorells. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2019 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 479 Jorells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

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101-500

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Names that sound like Jorell

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

Jerrell
Jural
Gyral
Jarel
Jerrel
Jornal
Jora
Jorah
Goral
Cheryl
Sheryl
Hurrell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jorell

What does the name Jorell mean?

Jorell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jorell in 2026?

In 2026, Jorell ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jorell most popular?

Jorell reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,865 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jorell most popular?

Jorell has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jorell.

Is Jorell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jorell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jorell include Gerrard, Jerret, Torrin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jorell

Jorell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 479 births in the dataset. Jorell's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Jorell'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.