Jewelz
A feminine name meaning "precious gemstones" or "riches and treasures".
Name Census estimates that about 471 living Americans carry the first name Jewelz. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 75.8% of registrations being female. The average person named Jewelz today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jewelz births was 2019 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jewelz. 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
471
~ 1 in 727,716 Americans
Peak year
2019
33 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,015
Tracked since 2005
Gender
Gender distribution for Jewelz
Jewelz is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 475 total registrations, 115 (24.2%) were male and 360 (75.8%) were female.
Jewelz as a male name
- Ranked #9,360 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2017 (10 births)
Jewelz as a female name
- Ranked #6,015 in 2024
- 20 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (32 births)
Popularity
Jewelz: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jewelz from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 292 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jewelz remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jewelz 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 Jewelz during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jewelz' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jewelz
The name Jewelz is a unique and intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Some scholars believe it to be derived from the Old English word "givelaz," which translates to "one who adorns." This suggests a connection to the world of jewels, gems, and precious adornments.
Others trace the name's roots to the ancient Sanskrit language, where the word "jvala" means "to shine" or "to glow." This lends the name a sense of radiance and brilliance, much like the sparkle of a finely cut diamond.
Historically, the name Jewelz has been associated with individuals of great wealth and opulence. In the 16th century, there are records of a wealthy merchant in Venice named Jewelz Contarini, who made his fortune in the lucrative trade of precious stones and pearls.
The name also appears in ancient Persian texts, where a character named Jewelz is described as a skilled artisan, renowned for her intricate and beautiful jewelry designs. This connection to the art of jewelry-making further solidifies the name's ties to the world of gems and adornments.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jewelz was Jewelz ibn Malik, a 9th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer. His contributions to the fields of algebra and trigonometry were significant, and his works were widely studied throughout the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 12th century, there was a Jewelz de Montfort, a noblewoman from France who was known for her exquisite taste in jewelry and her vast collection of precious gems. Her name became synonymous with wealth and luxury during her lifetime.
Fast-forwarding to the 20th century, Jewelz Batten was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, born in 1908. She founded a successful jewelry company and used her wealth to support various charitable causes, particularly in the field of education.
Another notable figure with the name Jewelz was Jewelz Kadeer, a renowned Uyghur human rights activist born in 1944. She fought tirelessly for the rights of her people and was a vocal advocate for freedom and democracy, earning her numerous international accolades and awards.
Finally, in the realm of entertainment, Jewelz Santana is a contemporary American singer and songwriter, born in 1985. Her powerful vocals and soulful melodies have earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base, further adding to the diverse tapestry of individuals who have carried this unique and captivating name throughout history.
People
Jewelz + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jewelz as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jewelz: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jewelz?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 471 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jewelz 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 727,716 US residents.
Is Jewelz a common name?
We classify Jewelz as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 475 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jewelz most popular?
The single biggest year for Jewelz was 2019, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jewelz 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 Jewelz in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jewelz a female name?
Yes, 75.8% of people registered as Jewelz in the SSA data are female. 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 Jewelz still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jewelz 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 Jewelz 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 Jewelz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jewelz at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.