How old is someone named Jael?
The average Jael is 16 years old.
Half of all living Jaels are between 7 and 21.
When was Jael popular?
Most of the Jaels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2012 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 14 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 25 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 161 | 150 |
| 1980s | 331 | 320 |
| 1990s | 651 | 640 |
| 2000s | 2,019 | 2,000 |
| 2010s | 3,046 | 3,000 |
| 2020s | 1,701 | 1,700 |
How many Jaels are still alive?
About 7,900 Jaels are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 7,900 babies named Jael since 1957.
Nearly every Jael ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jael?
About half of living Jaels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 3%
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 41%
- Gen Alpha 48%
Is Jael an old name?
No. Jael is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jael will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Jael a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Jaels are women and 43% are men.
The women average 18 and the men 13.
Names the same age as Jael
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Jael's name twin is Liliana. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Liliana's age curve is the closest match to Jael's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Jael
How old is the average Jael?
The average Jael in the US is 16 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jael?
About 7,900 Jaels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,900 babies given the name since 1957.
When was the name Jael most popular?
In 2012, when about 410 baby girls were named Jael.
Is Jael a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 48% of living Jaels, but the name spans several generations.
Is Jael a boy or girl name?
Both. 57% of living Jaels are women and 43% are men. The women average 18 and the men 13.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this