Jerrell Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jerrell is an American English name derived from a blend of Gerald and Jermaine, meaning strong and brotherly. It evolved from historical forms like Gerald and Jermaine. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is seen as modern and unique today. It has no biblical background but is associated with notable individuals in sports.
The name Jerrell is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jerrell has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jerrell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2720th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 981st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1078th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1116th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 754th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1615th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3176th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9994th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 12173rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15284th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jerrell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jerrell"
Pronunciation
/dʒəˈrɛl/
Origin
American English
Etymology
Jerrell is a modern English name that is likely derived from a combination of the names Gerald and Jermaine. Gerald has Old German roots meaning 'rule of the spear,' while Jermaine has Latin roots meaning 'brotherly.'
Meaning
strong, spear ruler, brotherly
Language Evolution
Gerald, Jermaine, Jerrell
Historical Usage
Jerrell gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly as a unique alternative to more traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Jarell, Geraldo, Gerald
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jerrell is perceived as a modern and distinctive name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jerrell Powe - American football player, Jerrell Harris - American football player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jerrell"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jerrell"
"Jerrell" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2720th of 7545 | 148 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 981st of 6773 | 792 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1078th of 7552 | 927 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1116th of 10718 | 869 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 754th of 16616 | 2,657 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1615th of 24088 | 1,355 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3176th of 23106 | 439 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9994th of 12526 | 15 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 12173rd of 19264 | 27 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 15284th of 27321 | 38 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrell" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
75.44% 1785th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
29.92% 704th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
27.34% 780th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.96% 1203rd/2937 |
45.02% 1568th/3483 |
25.81% 908th/3518 |
45.99% 1860th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.08% 703rd/3685 |
16.02% 717th/4475 |
12.30% 639th/5194 |
19.60% 1238th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
32.69% 1498th/4582 |
30.83% 1592nd/5164 |
19.95% 1459th/7313 |
38.09% 2843rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
58.73% 2340th/3984 |
73.95% 3318th/4487 |
45.31% 3091st/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jerrell" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jerrell"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jerrell" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.