Jezreel, of Hebrew origin, is an intriguing and uncommon given name. It translates to 'God will sow' or 'God plants,' suggesting a profound spiritual connection. Historically, Jezreel was the name of a town in ancient Israel, where notable events like the establishment of King Ahab's rule took place. The name Jezreel also appears in the Bible, associated with the prophet Elisha and the warrior Jehu.
The name Jezreel experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s, with notable peaks in births occurring annually between 1997 and 2004. However, it appears that this trend has since declined, as the number of annual births with the name Jezreel has fluctuated and decreased over the past decade, reaching a recent low of nine births in 2023.