Jewel
girl name#1512 in 2025Jewel entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #198 in 1904, ranks #1512 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1512
rank today
#198
peak (1904)
141
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #654 |
| 1890s | #366 |
| 1900s | #222 |
| 1910s | #228 |
| 1920s | #230 |
| 1930s | #283 |
| 1940s | #385 |
| 1950s | #557 |
| 1960s | #775 |
| 1970s | #1152 |
| 1980s | #1152 |
| 1990s | #970 |
| 2000s | #767 |
| 2010s | #888 |
| 2020s | #1247 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jewel has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 20,000 people named Jewel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jewel alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jewel in 2025?
- Jewel ranks #1512 among US girl names in 2025, with 141 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jewel most popular?
- Jewel peaked in 1904, reaching #198 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jewel with classmates?
- Jewel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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