Jarriel
French derivation meaning "God will provide" or "The Lord is my God".
Name Census estimates that about 64 living Americans carry the first name Jarriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarriel today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarriel births was 1980 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarriel. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jarriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
64
~ 1 in 5,355,537 Americans
Peak year
1980
9 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,446
Tracked since 1973
Census
Jarriel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 128 people with the first name Jarriel, which placed it at #49,019 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#49,019
National first-name rank
People counted
128
128 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
72.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jarriel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jarriel is Black at 72.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jarriel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jarriel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American72.7% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino20.3% · 26
- Two or more races2.3% · 3
- White1.6% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 2
Popularity
Jarriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarriel from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 47 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarriel by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jarriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarriel
The given name Jarriel is a relatively uncommon and mysterious name, with its origins shrouded in obscurity. Some scholars believe it may have roots in ancient Arabic or Hebrew languages, potentially derived from words related to strength, courage, or nobility.
One theory suggests that Jarriel could be a variation of the Arabic name Jariel, which itself may be linked to the Hebrew word "ger," meaning a stranger or sojourner. This would align with the name's possible connotations of wandering or journeying.
Historically, there are few definitive records of the name's usage in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some researchers have speculated that it might have appeared in obscure medieval manuscripts or regional folklore, though concrete evidence remains elusive.
The earliest documented instances of the name Jarriel can be traced back to the late 16th century, with a few scattered records found in various parts of Europe and the Middle East. These early references are often scarce and lack detailed context, further adding to the name's enigmatic nature.
Throughout history, there have been a handful of notable individuals bearing the name Jarriel, though their stories and legacies remain largely unknown to the general public. One such figure was Jarriel Ibn Khalid, an Arab explorer who reportedly embarked on daring voyages across the Mediterranean in the 11th century, seeking new lands and trade routes.
Another intriguing figure was Jarriel de Montfort, a French knight who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. His bravery and loyalty were said to have been legendary, though historical accounts of his deeds are sparse.
In the 17th century, a man named Jarriel al-Masri gained notoriety as a skilled calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in the Ottoman Empire. His intricate works were highly prized by sultans and scholars alike, and some of his creations can still be found in prestigious collections today.
Moving forward to the 19th century, a renowned botanist and explorer named Jarriel Everett made significant contributions to the field of plant taxonomy. He embarked on daring expeditions across the globe, cataloging and documenting countless species of flora, many of which bear his name in scientific nomenclature.
Finally, in the early 20th century, a French artist named Jarriel Durand gained recognition for his unique style of abstract expressionism. His bold and vibrant canvases were widely exhibited in Paris and beyond, capturing the imagination of art critics and connoisseurs alike.
While the name Jarriel may be shrouded in mystery, these historical figures serve as a testament to the diverse individuals who have borne this intriguing moniker throughout the centuries, each leaving their own indelible mark on the world.
People
Jarriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarriel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jarriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 64 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarriel going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,355,537 US residents.
Is Jarriel a common name?
We classify Jarriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 58% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 68 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarriel was 1980, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarriel is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jarriel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 128 people with the name Jarriel, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #49,019 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jarriel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jarriel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jarriel leans strongly male. 106 people counted with this name were male (84.1%), compared with 20 female bearers (15.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jarriel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jarriel is Black at 72.7%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.3%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jarriel most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jarriel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.7% (93 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jarriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jarriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarriel in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jarriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jarriel in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jarriel can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Jarriel?
You can see how many people have the name Jarriel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.