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UK boy's name

Jemuel

A Hebrew masculine given name meaning "God establishes" or "God's people".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jemuel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jemuel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2005 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Jemuel. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jemuel ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Jemuel.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jemuel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4749

2018

Births in 2018

3

Latest year

Peak year

2007

4 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Jemuel mean?

The name Jemuel is believed to have origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "yom" meaning "day" and "el" meaning "God," suggesting a meaning of "day of God" or "God's day."

In the Old Testament of the Bible, Jemuel is mentioned as the name of one of the sons of Simeon, a son of Jacob and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for thousands of years, since the time of the ancient Israelites.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jemuel was Jemuel ben Solomon, a renowned Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE in Spain. He was known for his contributions to the study of Hebrew grammar and his commentaries on the Talmud.

In the 17th century, Jemuel Wilkinson was a prominent figure in the American Colonies. He was a religious leader and founder of a religious movement known as the Wilkinsonians or the Society of Universal Friends. He was born in 1763 and lived until 1824.

Another notable figure with the name Jemuel was Jemuel Thomas, an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States Representative from Maryland in the late 18th century. He was born in 1747 and died in 1823.

In the 20th century, Jemuel Gonzalez was a Mexican artist and painter known for his murals and depictions of Mexican culture. He was born in 1903 and passed away in 1987.

Jemuel Ashford was a British actor and playwright who lived from 1917 to 1998. He was known for his work in theater and television, particularly his roles in Shakespearean productions.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jemuel, reflecting its longevity and usage across different cultures and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jemuel over time

The chart below shows babies named Jemuel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jemuel, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jemuel
01234200520112018

Decades

Jemuel by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jemuel was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4739 12 4
2000s #3719 7 2

Related

Names similar to Jemuel

FAQ

Jemuel: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jemuel in the UK right now?

In 2018, Jemuel was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Jemuel most popular?

The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Jemuel in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jemuel?

A Hebrew masculine given name meaning "God establishes" or "God's people".

How many people are called Jemuel in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Jemuel across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.