Jezebel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
A biblical name associated with a wicked queen known for her idolatry.
Meaning of the Name Jezebel
Jezebel is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is associated with a biblical queen who was known for her wickedness and idolatry. The name Jezebel has negative connotations and is often used to describe a seductive and immoral woman. Despite its negative meaning, some parents are drawn to the name for its unique sound and biblical roots.
Popularity of the Name Jezebel
The popularity for the name Jezebel peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 47 births, which ranked number 6,080 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Jezebel had the most female births in 2007 with 47, which ranked number 3,480 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jezebel has declined slightly over the last ten years from 22 births to 21 births, a decline of -4.55%. Among females, Jezebel has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 21 births, a decline of -4.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jezebel
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- 10 Year Trend of Jezebel: -4.55%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jezebel: -4.55%
Popularity of Jezebel by State
Among females, Jezebel was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jezebel. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jezebel
- Total Births of Jezebel: 21 (-0.46%)
- Female Births of Jezebel: 21 (-0.46%)
Given the downward trend of Jezebel over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jezebel have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.46%.