Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1985
Jurel
Since 1985, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Jurel, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Jurel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 15 have been recorded since 1985.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jurel has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2001.
- 15 total births
- 1985–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Jurel since 1985, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 15
- total births
- 1985–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Jurel was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
5 babies were named Jurel in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Jurel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jurel splits its recorded history at 1996: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births).
Jurel at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Jurel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2001
- Peak year (1985)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Jurel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jurel's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Jurel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jurel? ▼
Since 1985, Social Security records show 15 babies named Jurel. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 5 births.
When was Jurel most popular? ▼
Jurel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
How long has the name Jurel been used? ▼
Jurel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 17 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Jurel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jurgen, Jurell, Juriel, Juron, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jurel's data
- Jurel's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jurel
Nearby Names Like Jurel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jurel
Jurgen Boy
#10038 450 births
Jurell Boy
139 births
Juriel Boy
#13075 103 births
Juron Boy
70 births
Jurrell Boy
69 births
Compare Jurel side by side: Jurel vs Jurgen Jurel vs Jurell Jurel vs Juriel
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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, 1985–2001 (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. "Jurel: Baby Name Since 1985 - 15 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jurel. 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 Jurel 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.