Jewel
How to say it: JOO-uhl · /ˈdʒuəl/
From Old French 'jouel' meaning gemstone or plaything; used as a given name referencing a precious gem.
Jewel was the 1,213th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 141 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1900s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,693 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,213 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 141 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,513 |
| Peak decade | 1900s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,693 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Popularity for Jewel was strongest back in the 1900s. Far below that early high now, it is expected to keep slipping.
What goes with it
Gentle and gleaming, Jewel keeps a soft glow as a gemstone name. Ruby and Pearl share its style.
Nicknames
- Jules
- Jewels
Honouring a Jewel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jewel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Jewel
- Jewel (born 1974)American singer-songwriter
- Jewel Staite (born 1982)Canadian actress
- Jewel Taylor (born 1963)Liberian politician, senator from Bong County
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