Total births
168
Girls' name · since 1983
Jezel
Since 1983, U.S. Social Security records show 168 babies named Jezel, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 168
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
168 girls have been named Jezel since 1983, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jezel recorded 168 times among girls since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 2017.
- 168 total births
- 1983–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
168 girls have been named Jezel since 1983, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 168
- total births
- 1983–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Jezel was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
18 babies were named Jezel in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Jezel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jezel's full recorded timeline at 2006, 58% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 42% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1983, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 18 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jezel at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Jezel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–2017
- Peak year (2009)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Jezel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jezel's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Jezel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s
2000s
97 births
- 2010s
2010s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 97 births (58% of all-time use).
Jezel by state
Where Jezel concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 6.0% |
California share of Jezel's total US births 6.0%
10 of 168 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jezel? ▼
Since 1983, Social Security records show 168 babies named Jezel. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 18 births.
When was Jezel most popular? ▼
Jezel was most popular in the 2000s decade with 97 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jezel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jezel are California (10 births).
How long has the name Jezel been used? ▼
Jezel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 35 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Jezel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jezebel, Jezabel, Jezelle, Jezreel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jezel's data
- Jezel's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (97 total births) through the 2010s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jezels (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jezel
Nearby Names Like Jezel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jezel
Jezebel Girl
#13925 787 births
Jezabel Girl
#6037 644 births
Jezelle Girl
#9836 412 births
Jezreel Girl
209 births
Jezlyn Girl
176 births
Compare Jezel side by side: Jezel vs Jezebel Jezel vs Jezabel Jezel vs Jezelle
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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, 1983–2017 (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. "Jezel: Baby Name Since 1983 - 168 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jezel. 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 Jezel 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.