Jeriel
A masculine name derived from Hebrew meaning "Knowledge of God" or "Taught by God."
Name Census estimates that about 1,014 living Americans carry the first name Jeriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeriel today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeriel births was 2009 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeriel. 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
- • Jeriel is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 338,022 Americans
Peak year
2009
53 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,177
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Jeriel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeriel from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 407 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jeriel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeriel 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 Jeriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jeriels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Florida, New York, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Jeriel, while Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 46 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeriel
The name Jeriel is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a combination of two Hebrew words: "Yah" which is a shortened form of the name of God, and "El" which means "mighty" or "powerful". Together, Jeriel can be interpreted to mean "God is mighty" or "Powerful God".
This name is found in various religious and mystical texts, particularly in the Jewish and Christian traditions. In the apocryphal Book of Enoch, a work from the 3rd century BCE, Jeriel is listed as one of the angelic rulers or "Watchers" who were tasked with overseeing the Earth and its inhabitants.
The earliest recorded use of the name Jeriel can be traced back to the 5th century CE. One notable figure who bore this name was Jeriel, a Christian monk and writer who lived in Constantinople during the reign of Emperor Justinian I (527-565 CE). He is known for his work "The Life of St. Basil the Great", a biographical account of the 4th-century bishop and theologian.
Another historical figure named Jeriel was a 12th-century rabbi and scholar from Provence, France. He was a student of the renowned Rabbi Abraham ben David of Posquières and wrote commentaries on various sections of the Talmud.
In the 16th century, Jeriel Borneel was a Flemish painter and engraver active in Antwerp. He is best known for his religious paintings and engravings depicting scenes from the Bible and the lives of saints.
During the 17th century, Jeriel Elango was a Dutch colonial administrator and explorer who served as the Governor of the Dutch East Indies from 1655 to 1661. He is credited with expanding Dutch influence and trade in the region during his tenure.
In more recent times, Jeriel Quain (1897-1981) was an American artist and illustrator known for his paintings and sketches of the American West. He was particularly renowned for his depictions of Native American subjects and landscapes.
While the name Jeriel has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other names derived from Hebrew roots. However, its connection to religious and mystical traditions, as well as its meaning of divine power and strength, have made it a symbolic and meaningful choice for parents seeking a unique name with deep cultural and spiritual significance.
People
Jeriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeriel 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
Jeriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,014 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeriel 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 338,022 US residents.
Is Jeriel a common name?
We classify Jeriel as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,028 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeriel was 2009, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeriel is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jeriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeriel 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.
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.