Total births
74
Boys' name · since 1994
Jahrel
74 babies named Jahrel in U.S. Social Security records since 1994, with the highest year being 2003. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 74
- total births
- 1994–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
Jahrel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 74 have been recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahrel has been recorded 74 times among boys since 1994, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2012.
- 74 total births
- 1994–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
74 boys have been named Jahrel since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2012.
- 74
- total births
- 1994–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Jahrel was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
13 babies were named Jahrel in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
Jahrel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahrel splits its recorded history at 2003: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1998 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2003 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahrel at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
2003
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Jahrel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2012
- Peak year (2003)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Jahrel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahrel's strongest decade.
48 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Jahrel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s
2000s
48 births
- 2010s 9
2010s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 48 births (65% of all-time use).
Jahrel by state
Where Jahrel concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 8.1% |
New York share of Jahrel's total US births 8.1%
6 of 74 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahrel? ▼
74 babies have been named Jahrel since 1994. It was last recorded in 2012. The peak year was 2003 with 13 births.
When was Jahrel most popular? ▼
Jahrel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 48 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Jahrel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahrel are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Jahrel been used? ▼
Records for Jahrel go back to 1994, giving 19 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Jahrel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahrel's data
- Jahrel's decade-level peak was the 2000s (48 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jahrels (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahrel
Nearby Names Like Jahrel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahrel
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahrel side by side: Jahrel vs Jaheim Jahrel vs Jahmir Jahrel vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahrel: Baby Name Since 1994 - 74 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahrel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahrel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.