boy's name
Kerel
KAIR-el (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 35
Kerel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2006 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1982, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kerel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 12 |
How Popular Is Kerel?
In 2006, Kerel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kerel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kerel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kerel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kerel
- English KAIR-el
Sibling Names for Kerel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kerel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kerel
How popular is the name Kerel?
In 2006, Kerel was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kerel a girl's or a boy's name?
Kerel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kerel?
Kerel has 2 syllables.
When was Kerel most popular?
Kerel peaked in 1982, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.