Jaleel
Every Jaleel since 1971 — 4,930 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaleel
Jaleel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,983 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 4,930 American babies have been named Jaleel. Its peak came in 1994, when 255 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaleel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaleel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 77 | #1,983 |
| 2024 | — | — | 60 | #2,356 |
| 2023 | — | — | 80 | #1,945 |
| 2022 | — | — | 98 | #1,726 |
| 2021 | — | — | 104 | #1,624 |
| 2020 | — | — | 89 | #1,737 |
| 2019 | — | — | 108 | #1,555 |
| 2018 | — | — | 89 | #1,739 |
| 2017 | — | — | 106 | #1,546 |
| 2016 | — | — | 99 | #1,622 |
| 2015 | — | — | 98 | #1,630 |
| 2014 | — | — | 109 | #1,488 |
| 2013 | — | — | 124 | #1,364 |
| 2012 | — | — | 157 | #1,164 |
| 2011 | — | — | 143 | #1,224 |
| 2010 | — | — | 156 | #1,174 |
| 2009 | — | — | 163 | #1,132 |
| 2008 | — | — | 136 | #1,278 |
| 2007 | — | — | 111 | #1,452 |
| 2006 | — | — | 98 | #1,528 |
| 2005 | — | — | 133 | #1,199 |
| 2004 | — | — | 178 | #946 |
| 2003 | — | — | 141 | #1,094 |
| 2002 | — | — | 72 | #1,653 |
| 2001 | — | — | 107 | #1,248 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,322 | 148 | #1,001 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,979 | 237 | #690 |
| 1990 | — | — | 29 | #2,399 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,491 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,664 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,979 |
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Famous people named Jaleel
- Jaleel White Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jaleel in 2025?
Jaleel ranked #1,983 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaleel?
4,930 babies have been named Jaleel in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaleel most popular?
Jaleel peaked in 1994, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Jaleel a boy or girl name?
Jaleel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jaleel rising or falling?
Jaleel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaleel?
Well-known people named Jaleel include Jaleel White (actor).