Boy · #1,807 in 2026

Juelz

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

LaRon Louis James Sr., better known by his stage name Juelz Santana, is an American rapper. A member of now-defunct hip-hop group the Diplomats, he is best known for his appearances on Cam'ron's 2002 singles "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma", both of which peaked within the top five of the Billboard Hot 100.

Current Rank

#1,807

Peak Rank

#777 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-49%

2005

First Year

2026

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#7020

Peak Rank

178

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Juelz

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Juelz

Juelz first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 301 Juelzs were born — ranking #777 that year. As of 2026, Juelz ranks #1,807 for baby boys with 91 births, falling sharply (-49%). In total, more than 4K Juelzs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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101-500

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Names that sound like Juelz

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

Jewels
Jules
Joules
Gels
Giles
Jails
Jowls
Jills
Joles
Jells
Jiles
Gyles

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Juelz

What does the name Juelz mean?

How popular is Juelz in 2026?

In 2026, Juelz ranks #1,807 among boys' names in the U.S., with 91 babies given the name that year.

When was Juelz most popular?

Juelz reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #777 that year with 301 babies given the name.

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

Juelz has historically been most popular in District of Columbia, Louisiana, Connecticut. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Juelz.

Is Juelz a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Juelz?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Juelz include Ardell, Derrell, Yoel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Juelz

Juelz is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Juelz's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #777. Use the chart and map above to compare Juelz'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.