Juwel
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "jewel" or "precious gem".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Juwel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Juwel today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Juwel births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Juwel. 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 Juwel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,015
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Juwel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Juwel 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 Juwel 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 Juwel
The name Juwel has its origins in the German language, and its earliest recorded use dates back to the Middle Ages. Derived from the German word "Juwel," meaning "jewel" or "gem," this name was likely initially bestowed upon individuals who were considered precious or valuable to their families or communities.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Juwel can be found in the records of the Germanic tribes that inhabited central Europe during the medieval period. These tribes often had naming traditions that reflected their reverence for nature, and it is plausible that the name Juwel was chosen to symbolize the beauty and rarity of certain individuals.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Juwel. One such individual was Juwel von Andernach, a German monk and scholar who lived in the 12th century. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of theology and his influential writings on the interpretation of biblical texts.
Another prominent figure named Juwel was Juwel von Braunschweig, a 14th-century German noblewoman and landowner. She played a significant role in the political affairs of her time and was known for her strong leadership and commitment to her people.
In the 16th century, Juwel Knipperdolling, a German Anabaptist leader, gained notoriety for his involvement in the Münster Rebellion, a radical religious uprising that sought to establish a new social order based on Anabaptist principles.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Juwel Schindler, a German composer and music educator, made significant contributions to the development of music education in his homeland. His innovative teaching methods and compositions for young students have left a lasting impact on the field of music pedagogy.
Lastly, Juwel Haussmann, a 20th-century German architect and urban planner, is renowned for his visionary designs and his role in the reconstruction and revitalization of cities across Germany in the aftermath of World War II.
While these are just a few examples, the name Juwel has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world in their respective fields and eras.
People
Juwel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Juwel 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
Juwel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Juwel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Juwel 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 Juwel a common name?
We classify Juwel 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 Juwel most popular?
The single biggest year for Juwel was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Juwel is about 11 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 Juwel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Juwel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Juwel 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 Juwel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Juwel 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 Juwel 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 Juwel?
See how many people have the name Juwel on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.