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Why parents love Jewel- Jewel is one of the bestselling singer-songwriters of the 90s.
- The meaning precious stone is the most direct compliment possible.
- Five letters with a warm, bright sound: JOO-el.
- The Crown Jewels carry maximum regal weight.
- It works primarily for girls but has cross-gender warmth.
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The vibe of Jewel
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Origin & history of Jewel
Old French joel/juel (jewel, from Latin jocale 'plaything')
→ English Jewel
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English / French roots
Jewel comes from the Old French meaning precious stone. Jewel (born Jewel Kilcher, 1974) sold over 30 million albums — Who Will Save Your Soul and You Were Meant for Me defined 90s folk-pop. The Crown Jewels are Britain's most valuable and iconic treasures.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: The word has been used since Old French; Jewel Kilcher (born 1974).
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Today
Jewel remains a beloved choice, ranking #1044 in the US. 46,571 babies have been named Jewel since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Jewel?
1920
peak year
The name Jewel reached its peak in 1920, with 826 registrations (ranked #228). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 40 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1044) today, averaging about 265 new babies per year. Jewel has been declining in recent years. Across all years on record, approximately 46,571 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
826
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #228)
(ranked #228)
265
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
2,650
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
46,571
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Jewel1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
Jewel's Life Path 6 is the nurturer's number — precious nurturing. People named Jewel tend to be precious, multifaceted, and gifted at reflecting light from every angle.
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Reflects light from every angle✦
Precious and multifaceted◈
Folk-pop vulnerability◎
Crown-Jewel value♡
You Were Meant for MeJ1
E5
W5
E5
L3
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
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Personality of Jewel🌟
Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
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Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
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Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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