Jeweldine
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly meaning "jewel divine."
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jeweldine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jeweldine today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeweldine births was 1925 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeweldine. 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
- • The typical person named Jeweldine is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Jeweldines were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeweldine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1925
9 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1946 SSA rank
#4,681
Tracked since 1925
Popularity
Jeweldine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeweldine from the 1920s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 22 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeweldine 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 Jeweldine 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 Jeweldine
The name Jeweldine is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a combination of the words "jewel" and a feminine suffix like "-ine" or "-dine." It does not appear to have any direct etymological roots in ancient languages or cultures.
While the precise origins of the name are unclear, it seems to have been first used as a given name in English-speaking countries, possibly inspired by the growing popularity of gemstone names like Ruby, Emerald, and Pearl during the early 20th century. The name may have been intended to convey a sense of beauty, rarity, or preciousness.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Jeweldine in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This suggests that it is a relatively modern coinage, likely created within the past century or so.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jeweldine are difficult to pinpoint with certainty, as it is a relatively uncommon name. However, here are a few notable individuals who have borne the name throughout history:
1. Jeweldine Luckett (born 1941), an American singer and songwriter best known for her work with the Motown record label in the 1960s.
2. Jeweldine Naylor (born 1932), an American actress and dancer who appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
3. Jeweldine Henson (born 1943), an American educator and civil rights activist who worked to desegregate schools in Mississippi during the 1960s.
4. Jeweldine Reyes (born 1975), a Filipino-American filmmaker and writer known for her work in independent cinema.
5. Jeweldine Vickers (1923-2001), an American actress and model who appeared in several films and television shows during the 1940s and 1950s.
It's worth noting that while the name Jeweldine is not particularly common, it has been used by a diverse group of individuals from various backgrounds and professions throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
People
Jeweldine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeweldine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
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FAQ
Jeweldine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeweldine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeweldine 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Jeweldine a common name?
We classify Jeweldine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 59 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeweldine most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeweldine was 1925, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeweldine is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Jeweldine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeweldine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeweldine in the SSA data are female. 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 Jeweldine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeweldine 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 Jeweldine 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Jeweldine?
Find out how many Americans are named Jeweldine on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.