Find out how popular the first name Jontrell has been for the last 35 years (from 1981 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jontrell by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Jontrell is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jontrell.

The history of the first name Jontrell

The given name Jontrell is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the 20th century within the African American community of the United States. It does not appear to have direct roots in any specific language or cultural tradition, but rather seems to be a creative combination of more common name elements.

One possible origin could be a blend of the names Jonathan and Terrell, both of which have long histories of their own. Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God" or "God has given," while Terrell is an English surname derived from the French territorial name Tertre, meaning "mound" or "hill." The merging of these two elements may have been an attempt to create a unique and distinctive name.

As a relatively modern name, there are no known historical references to Jontrell in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from earlier eras. The earliest recorded examples of the name likely date back to the mid-20th century or later, as it gained popularity within certain communities.

While not a common name, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the first name Jontrell throughout history:

1. Jontrell Reefer (born 1987), an American professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
2. Jontrell Walker (born 1988), an American former professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League.
3. Jontrell Herman (born 1990), an American former college basketball player for the University of South Florida.
4. Jontrell Rocquemore (born 1991), an American former college basketball player for the University of Texas at El Paso.
5. Jontrell Dunn (born 1992), an American former college football player for the University of South Carolina.

It is important to note that, due to the relatively recent emergence of the name, there may be limited historical information available, and the individuals mentioned above represent some of the more prominent examples found in public records.

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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