Jorell
A masculine name of possible Hebrew origin meaning "God exalts" or "elevated by God".
Name Census estimates that about 468 living Americans carry the first name Jorell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jorell today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jorell births was 1990 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jorell. 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.
People living today
468
~ 1 in 732,381 Americans
Peak year
1990
22 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,057
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jorell: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jorell from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 152 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jorell remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jorell 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 Jorell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jorells live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jorell
The name Jorell is a relatively modern name that first emerged in the early 20th century. Its origins are uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of the names Joel and Rell, or possibly a variation of the French name Jorel.
The name Joel has Hebrew roots, derived from the biblical name Yo'el, which means "Yahweh is God." Rell, on the other hand, is a shorter form of the name Reginald, which has Germanic origins and means "counsel power." The combination of these two names may have been an attempt to create a unique and distinctive name.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Jorell can be found in the 1920 United States Census, where a small number of individuals were listed with this name. However, it remained relatively uncommon until the latter half of the 20th century.
While there are no known historical figures of great significance with the name Jorell, a few notable individuals have borne this name over the years. Jorell Williams, an American professional basketball player, was born in 1981 and played in the NBA for teams such as the Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets.
Jorell Miller, born in 1994, is an American professional boxer who has competed in the heavyweight division. Jorell Rivera, born in 1991, is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League.
Jorell Saterfield, born in 1990, is an American mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations like Bellator MMA and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jorell Klindworth, born in 1991, is a German professional ice hockey player who has played in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) and other European leagues.
As a relatively modern name, Jorell has not yet had a significant historical impact or presence in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its unique blend of linguistic influences and growing popularity in recent decades suggest that it may become more widespread in the future.
People
Jorell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jorell 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
Jorell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jorell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 468 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jorell 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 732,381 US residents.
Is Jorell a common name?
We classify Jorell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 479 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jorell most popular?
The single biggest year for Jorell was 1990, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jorell is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jorell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jorell 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.