Total births
681
Unisex name · since 1977
Jezreel
Jezreel has 681 recorded births since 1977 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4956
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jezreel is the #4956 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 681 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Jezreel recorded 681 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #4956 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #4956 among boys today
- 681 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jezreel is currently the #4956 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 681 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4956
- among boys today
- 681
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Jezreel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4956
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Jezreel was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
30 babies were named Jezreel in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Jezreel compares
681 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys 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
Jezreel's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jezreel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 681 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jezreel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jezreel's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1983, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2007 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jezreel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#4,956
Active since
1977
Jezreel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Jezreel popularity over time - girls
209 total births recorded since 1989 (Jezreel as girls' name)
Jezreel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jezreel's strongest decade.
212 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Jezreel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 9
1970s
9 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s
2000s
203 births
- 2010s
2010s
212 births
- 2020s
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 212 births (31% of all-time use).
How Jezreel compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jezreel's total volume
Jezreel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jezreel by state
Where Jezreel concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 69 | 10.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 26 | 3.8% |
California share of Jezreel's total US births 10.1%
Even split
69 of 681 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jezreel? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 681 babies named Jezreel. Today it holds rank #4956 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 30 births.
When was Jezreel most popular? ▼
Jezreel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 212 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Jezreel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jezreel are California (69 births), Texas (26 births).
Is Jezreel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jezreel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 681 births, and as a girl's name it has 209 births.
How long has the name Jezreel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jezreel since 1977 -- 49 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jezreel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jeziah, Jeziel, Jezrael, Jezer, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jezreel's data
- Jezreel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (212 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jezreels (69 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 Jezreel
Nearby Names Like Jezreel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jezreel
Jeziah Boy
#3143 667 births
Jeziel Boy
#4384 572 births
Jezrael Boy
41 births
Jezer Boy
16 births
Jezekiel Boy
14 births
Compare Jezreel side by side: Jezreel vs Jeziah Jezreel vs Jeziel Jezreel vs Jezrael
Related Names
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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, 1977–2025 (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. "Jezreel: #4956 Unisex Name - 681 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jezreel. 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 Jezreel 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.