11,210births recorded
10Countries
1Variants
2008Peak · Switzerland
#43Québec 2025
Jael is a girl name family recorded 11,210 times in 10 countries since 1950. It ranks highest today in Québec (#43 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Switzerland in 2008, at 339.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Jael
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jael | French | 4,561 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1388 | 2012 | ▲ 15 % |
| Jael | French | 3,156 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | #799 | 2007 | ▲ 8 % |
| Jael | French | 2,770 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | #166 | 2008 | ▼ 52 % |
| Jael | French | 445 | 🇫🇷 France | #5721 | 2010 | ▼ 58 % |
| Jael | French | 134 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3034 | 2011 | new |
| Jael | French | 88 | 🇨🇦 Québec | #43 | 2013 | new |
Questions about Jael
How popular is the name Jael?
In 2025 it ranked #43 in Québec. Official registers record 11,210 births across 10 countries.
When was Jael most popular?
It peaked in Switzerland in 2008, at 339.9 births per 100,000.
Is Jael a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Jael is a girl name.