How popular is the name Jerl in 2025?

Jerl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Jerl most popular?

Jerl peaked in 1944, reaching #2080 among US boy names.

Jerl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Jerl entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2080 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2080

peak (1944)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Jerl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Jerl alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Jerl in 2025?: Jerl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Jerl most popular?: Jerl peaked in 1944, reaching #2080 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Jerl with classmates?: Jerl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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