Jewel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOO-uhl / /ˈdʒuː.əl/English; French
Meaning
English: precious stone; French: jewel
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jewel has been used as a given name since the 19th century. It is derived from the English word for a precious stone, symbolizing beauty and value. In some cultures, it has been used as a term of endearment. The name is more commonly associated with females but has been used for boys as well.
Trend Summary
The name Jewel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jewel was first seen in the United States in 1880. Jewel has ranked as high as #750 nationally, which occurred in 1926, and has been most popular in Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Jewel has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jewel (1984)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 10 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 22 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1902 | 13 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 25 |
| 1905 | 23 |
| 1906 | 21 |
| 1907 | 31 |
| 1908 | 22 |
| 1909 | 25 |
| 1910 | 23 |
| 1911 | 38 |
| 1912 | 49 |
| 1913 | 50 |
| 1914 | 81 |
| 1915 | 108 |
| 1916 | 111 |
| 1917 | 111 |
| 1918 | 124 |
| 1919 | 127 |
| 1920 | 133 |
| 1921 | 135 |
| 1922 | 141 |
| 1923 | 111 |
| 1924 | 128 |
| 1925 | 111 |
| 1926 | 149 |
| 1927 | 131 |
| 1928 | 138 |
| 1929 | 104 |
| 1930 | 111 |
| 1931 | 97 |
| 1932 | 96 |
| 1933 | 94 |
| 1934 | 90 |
| 1935 | 74 |
| 1936 | 79 |
| 1937 | 75 |
| 1938 | 71 |
| 1939 | 84 |
| 1940 | 66 |
| 1941 | 65 |
| 1942 | 70 |
| 1943 | 62 |
| 1944 | 46 |
| 1945 | 42 |
| 1946 | 56 |
| 1947 | 48 |
| 1948 | 37 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1951 | 52 |
| 1952 | 57 |
| 1953 | 39 |
| 1954 | 48 |
| 1955 | 34 |
| 1956 | 36 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 31 |
| 1959 | 28 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 35 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 26 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1978 | 14 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 18 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |