Jarrell Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: juh-REL /dʒəˈrɛl/
Origin: English; African American
Meaning: English: Spear ruler; African American: Variant of Gerald
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jarrell is of English origin, derived from the Old French name 'Gerald,' which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ger,' meaning 'spear,' and 'wald,' meaning 'rule' or 'power.' The transition from Germanic to Old French occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, leading to the adoption of the name into English as Gerald. Over time, variations of the name emerged, including Jarrell, which likely developed as a diminutive or phonetic adaptation of Gerald in English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Gerald has been borne by several notable figures, including Gerald of Wales, a 12th-century cleric and chronicler who documented the history and geography of Wales and Ireland. The name also appears in various medieval texts, contributing to its recognition in English literature.
The use of Gerald and its derivatives, including Jarrell, can be traced through various historical documents and records, particularly during the Middle Ages when names often reflected lineage and social status. Culturally, the name Jarrell, like its root Gerald, carries connotations of strength and leadership, resonating with the imagery of a warrior or ruler.
This symbolic association with power and protection has contributed to the name's endurance over centuries. Additionally, the name has been embraced in various literary and artistic contexts, further embedding it within the cultural fabric of English-speaking societies.
The diminutive form 'Jerry' has also been historically relevant, often used as a familiar or affectionate variant of Gerald, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance in different forms.
Famous people named Jarrell
In this section, you will find notable people named Jarrell. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jarrell who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jarrell Miller is a professional boxer best known for his fights against Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte.
Jarrell Brantley is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Seeds.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jarrell was first seen in the United States in 1913.
Jarrell has ranked as high as #979 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in Illinois, Texas, Florida, New York, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Jarrell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jarrell is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jarrell was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jarrell (2019)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jarrell.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2016 | 41 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2011 | 59 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2009 | 65 |
| 2008 | 55 |
| 2007 | 70 |
| 2006 | 74 |
| 2005 | 81 |
| 2004 | 77 |
| 2003 | 64 |
| 2002 | 45 |
| 2001 | 52 |
| 2000 | 71 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 1998 | 68 |
| 1997 | 54 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1994 | 64 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1992 | 129 |
| 1991 | 119 |
| 1990 | 115 |
| 1989 | 156 |
| 1988 | 156 |
| 1987 | 172 |
| 1986 | 117 |
| 1985 | 157 |
| 1984 | 89 |
| 1983 | 60 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1970 | 19 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1958 | 24 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 23 |
| 1948 | 20 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 23 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1936 | 17 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1926 | 17 |
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1913 | 9 |