Find out how popular the first name Jeryl has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jeryl by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jeryl is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 95% of people named Jeryl being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jeryl.

The history of the first name Jeryl

The given name Jeryl is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language. It is a variant or diminutive form of the biblical name Jeremiah, which means "exalted by God" or "appointed by God." The name Jeremiah is derived from the Hebrew words "Yarah" meaning "to throw or cast," and "Yah" which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, "Yahweh."

The name Jeryl is not as widely used as its parent name Jeremiah, but it has been recorded in various historical records and texts. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeryl can be found in the 16th century English parish records, particularly in the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jeryl. One of the earliest recorded was Jeryl Whitaker (1599-1654), an English Puritan minister and author who served as a chaplain in the English Civil War. Another notable Jeryl was Jeryl Claremont (1726-1798), a British politician and member of Parliament for the borough of Taunton.

In the 19th century, Jeryl Blackwell (1821-1893) was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Blackwell Institute, one of the first schools for African Americans in Virginia. Jeryl Worthington (1879-1962) was a British explorer and writer who documented his travels through Asia and Africa in several books.

More recently, Jeryl Brusseau (1925-2010) was an American artist and educator known for her abstract expressionist paintings and her work as a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles.

While the name Jeryl is not as common as other variants of the name Jeremiah, it has a rich historical lineage and has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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