Jondriel
A unique blend of masculine names, potentially inspired by Jonathan and Daniel.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jondriel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jondriel today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jondriel births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jondriel. 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 Jondriel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,053
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Jondriel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jondriel 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 Jondriel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jondriel
The name Jondriel is a relatively obscure and unique name with uncertain origins. Some speculate that it may have roots in ancient Germanic or Celtic languages, as it bears similarities to names found in these linguistic families. The prefix "Jon" or "Jahn" is common in Germanic names, potentially relating to the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The latter part "-driel" could derive from the Celtic word "droell," meaning "wanderer" or "traveler."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jondriel comes from a 13th-century German manuscript, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor nobleman. However, little is known about this individual or the context in which the name was used. There are no known references to the name in major religious texts or significant historical records from this time period.
In the 16th century, a French explorer named Jondriel Dumont is said to have accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to the Americas. Dumont's detailed accounts of the expeditions provided valuable insights into the indigenous cultures and landscapes encountered during that time.
A notable figure bearing the name Jondriel was a 17th-century Dutch painter, Jondriel van Haarlem (1605-1678). Van Haarlem was renowned for his still-life paintings and landscapes, which captured the Dutch Golden Age's vibrant artistic culture.
During the 18th century, Jondriel Balfour (1720-1795) was a Scottish philosopher and writer who contributed to the Scottish Enlightenment. Balfour's works explored themes of morality, human nature, and the role of reason in society.
In the 19th century, Jondriel Whitmore (1845-1917) was an American abolitionist and activist who fought for the rights of enslaved people and advocated for women's suffrage. Whitmore's activism and writings played a significant role in shaping the social and political landscape of her time.
While the name Jondriel may have ancient roots and a few notable historical figures, it remains a relatively uncommon and distinctive name throughout recorded history. Its unique sound and mysterious origins continue to intrigue those interested in the study of names and their meanings.
People
Jondriel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jondriel 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
Jondriel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jondriel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jondriel 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jondriel a common name?
We classify Jondriel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jondriel most popular?
The single biggest year for Jondriel was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jondriel is about 7 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 Jondriel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jondriel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jondriel 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 Jondriel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jondriel 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 Jondriel 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 Americans are named Jondriel?
Find out how many people have the name Jondriel on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.