Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Jerl
1 syllablePeak year: 19444 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jerl's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jerl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jerl |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1921 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 5 |
Jerl through the decades
- Jerl peaked in 1944, when 12 babies were named Jerl in the US.
- The 1950s were Jerl's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1951–1969), use of Jerl has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.