Total births
1,073
Unisex name · since 1912
Juel
Juel has 1,073 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3699
- among boys today
- 1,073
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Juel is the #3699 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 1,073 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Juel recorded 1,073 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #3699 nationally today, ahead of 74% 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 1912 to 2025.
- #3699 among boys today
- 1,073 born since 1912
- 2010s peak decade
- 74% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Juel is currently the #3699 unisex name in America, more common than 74% of boys - 1,073 born since 1912, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3699
- among boys today
- 1,073
- born since 1912
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 74%
- more common than other boys
Juel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3699
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 74% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Juel was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
40 babies were named Juel in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Juel compares
1,073 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
Juel's all-time total is 192% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Juel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,073 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Juel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Juel splits its recorded history at 1951: 68% of all births land in the more recent half, 32% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 40 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Juel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#3,699
Active since
1912
Juel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Juel popularity over time - girls
653 total births recorded since 1893 (Juel as girls' name)
Juel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Juel's strongest decade.
324 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Juel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 88
1910s
88 births
- 1920s
1920s
137 births
- 1930s 66
1930s
66 births
- 1940s 49
1940s
49 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
199 births
- 2010s
2010s
324 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 324 births (30% of all-time use).
How Juel 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 Juel's total volume
Juel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Juel by state
Where Juel concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Juel's total US births 2.2%
Even split
24 of 1,073 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Juel? ▼
Juel has been given to 1,073 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3699 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Juel most popular? ▼
Juel was most popular in the 2010s decade with 324 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Juel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Juel are New York (24 births), Florida (15 births), California (10 births).
Is Juel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Juel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,073 births, and as a girl's name it has 653 births.
How long has the name Juel been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Juel since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Juel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Juelz, Juell, Juergen, Juellz, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Juel's data
- Juel's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (324 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Juels (24 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 Juel
Nearby Names Like Juel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Juel
Juelz Boy
#1404 4,113 births
Juell Boy
92 births
Juergen Boy
89 births
Juellz Boy
39 births
Juels Boy
31 births
Compare Juel side by side: Juel vs Juelz Juel vs Juell Juel vs Juergen
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Juel
Fermin #3698
4,832 births · Peak 1993
Lander #3700
1,162 births · Peak 2025
Rollins #3697
482 births · Peak 2025
Kenyon #3701
7,977 births · Peak 2005
Perrin #3696
1,568 births · Peak 2007
Emmerson #3702
613 births · Peak 2014
Lowell #3695
41,330 births · Peak 1931
Kendal #3703
4,677 births · Peak 1994
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Juel: #3699 Unisex Name - 1,073 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/juel. 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 Juel 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.