Total births
41,485
Unisex name · since 1880
Jewel
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 41,485 babies named Jewel, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1399
- among girls today
- 41,485
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Jewel currently ranks #1399 among unisex names in America, with 41,485 babies recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Jewel recorded 41,485 times among girls since 1880, holding rank #1399 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #1399 among girls today
- 41,485 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jewel is currently the #1399 unisex name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 41,485 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #1399
- among girls today
- 41,485
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Jewel vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1399
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Jewel was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
826 babies were named Jewel in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
How Jewel compares
41,485 Top 4% higher than 96% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jewel's all-time total is 109x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jewel | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 41,485 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 826 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jewel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jewel's SSA record in two at 1953 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 826, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jewel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1920
Current rank
#1,399
Active since
1880
Jewel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1920)
- 826
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Jewel popularity over time - boys
5,243 total births recorded since 1880 (Jewel as boys' name)
Jewel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jewel's strongest decade.
7,779 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Jewel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 132
1880s
132 births
- 1890s 660
1890s
660 births
- 1900s 2,076
1900s
2,076 births
- 1910s
1910s
5,513 births
- 1920s
1920s
7,779 births
- 1930s
1930s
4,874 births
- 1940s
1940s
3,640 births
- 1950s 2,665
1950s
2,665 births
- 1960s 1,823
1960s
1,823 births
- 1970s 1,045
1970s
1,045 births
- 1980s 1,246
1980s
1,246 births
- 1990s 2,371
1990s
2,371 births
- 2000s
2000s
3,484 births
- 2010s 3,019
2010s
3,019 births
- 2020s 1,158
2020s
1,158 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 7,779 births (19% of all-time use).
How Jewel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jewel's total volume
Jewel vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jewel by state
Where Jewel concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 4,847 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 2,572 | 6.2% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 2,081 | 5.0% |
| #4 | California | | 1,946 | 4.7% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 1,827 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 1,773 | 4.3% |
| #7 | Oklahoma | | 1,722 | 4.2% |
| #8 | Arkansas | | 1,630 | 3.9% |
Texas share of Jewel's total US births 11.7%
Even split
4,847 of 41,485 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 42 reporting states.
Jewel appears in 42 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jewel? ▼
Jewel has been given to 41,485 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1399 as of the latest data. 826 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Jewel most popular? ▼
Jewel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 7,779 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Jewel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jewel are Texas (4,847 births), Alabama (2,572 births), Georgia (2,081 births).
Is Jewel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jewel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 41,485 births, and as a boy's name it has 5,243 births.
How long has the name Jewel been used? ▼
Jewel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1880, spanning 146 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jewel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jewell, Jewels, Jewelia, Jewelene, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jewel's data
- Jewel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (7,779 total births); usage has since declined to 1,158 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jewels (4,847 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jewel
Nearby Names Like Jewel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jewel
Jewell Girl
#8953 29,442 births
Jewels Girl
#4612 1,240 births
Jewelia Girl
442 births
Jewelene Girl
398 births
Jewelz Girl
#6116 374 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1880–2025 (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. "Jewel: #1399 Unisex Name - 41,485 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jewel. 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 Jewel 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 June 2026.