Jearl
boy nameJearl entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #1446 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#1446
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3391 |
| 1920s | #2999 |
| 1930s | #1903 |
| 1940s | #2069 |
| 1950s | #2904 |
| 1960s | #3198 |
| 1970s | #4578 |
| 1980s | #5867 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Jearl are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jearl alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jearl in 2025?
- Jearl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Jearl most popular?
- Jearl peaked in 1941, reaching #1446 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jearl with classmates?
- Jearl will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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