UK boy's name
Jezreel
Hebrew name meaning "Sown by God" or "God will sow".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jezreel is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jezreel popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2004 to 2022. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Jezreel. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jezreel ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 4 boys were registered as Jezreel.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jezreel as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2004
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Jezreel mean?
The name Jezreel has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Yizre'el" or "Yizr'eel," which translate to "God sows" or "God will sow." The name is closely tied to the biblical city of Jezreel, located in the northern region of ancient Israel, in the Jezreel Valley.
In the Old Testament, Jezreel is mentioned as the site of various significant events, including the battle between Gideon and the Midianites (Judges 6-7) and the slaying of King Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 21, 2 Kings 9). The name Jezreel is also associated with the prophecies of Hosea, who condemned the bloodshed that occurred in the valley of Jezreel (Hosea 1:4-5).
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jezreel was Jezreel, the son of Hosea and Gomer, as mentioned in the Book of Hosea (Hosea 1:4). His name was given as a symbolic representation of the punishment that would befall the kingdom of Israel.
In the 17th century, Jezreel was the name given to a religious group known as the Jezreelites or the New and Latter House of Israel. This group was founded by Joanna Southcott (1750-1814), an English religious prophesier, who believed that she would give birth to the promised Shiloh or Prince of Peace.
Another notable figure with the name Jezreel was Jezreel Jones (1839-1899), a Welsh independent minister and writer who was known for his controversial views on vegetarianism and anti-vaccination beliefs.
In the late 19th century, Jezreel Howells (1876-1949) was a Welsh politician and trade unionist who served as a Labour Party Member of Parliament for Pontypridd from 1923 to 1924.
In more recent times, Jezreel Corrales (born 1993) is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Terrafirma Dyip in the Philippine Basketball Association.
While the name Jezreel has biblical and historical roots, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, likely due to its association with the tragic events depicted in the Old Testament.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jezreel over time
The chart below shows babies named Jezreel registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jezreel, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jezreel by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jezreel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3959 | 8 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3009 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Jezreel
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jezreel: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jezreel in the UK right now?
In 2022, Jezreel was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Jezreel most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 4 babies registered as Jezreel in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jezreel?
Hebrew name meaning "Sown by God" or "God will sow".
How many people are called Jezreel in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Jezreel across the 4 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.