Jezreel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEZ-reel / /ˈdʒɛz.riːl/Hebrew
Meaning
God sows
Historical & Cultural Background
Jezreel is a name of Hebrew origin, often associated with a biblical location in ancient Israel. In the Old Testament, Jezreel was a city in the northern kingdom of Israel, significant for its agricultural fertility. The name is also linked to various biblical figures, including the prophet Hosea. Its usage has been relatively rare in modern times, but it carries historical and cultural significance.
Trend Summary
The name Jezreel has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jez
- Reel
International Variants
- Jezreel (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jezreel was first seen in the United States in 1977. Jezreel has ranked as high as #1358 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Jezreel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jezreel (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 30 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 29 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 20 |