Jamaal
Every Jamaal since 1970 — 8,587 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamaal
Jamaal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,078 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 8,587 American babies have been named Jamaal. Its peak came in 1982, when 724 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jamaal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamaal 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 | — | — | 26 | #4,078 |
| 2024 | — | — | 34 | #3,419 |
| 2023 | — | — | 38 | #3,197 |
| 2022 | — | — | 32 | #3,564 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,671 |
| 2020 | — | — | 35 | #3,235 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,504 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,860 |
| 2017 | — | — | 70 | #2,026 |
| 2016 | — | — | 71 | #2,018 |
| 2015 | — | — | 66 | #2,122 |
| 2014 | — | — | 61 | #2,217 |
| 2013 | — | — | 62 | #2,148 |
| 2012 | — | — | 82 | #1,805 |
| 2011 | — | — | 75 | #1,879 |
| 2010 | — | — | 88 | #1,730 |
| 2009 | — | — | 102 | #1,585 |
| 2008 | — | — | 87 | #1,748 |
| 2007 | — | — | 118 | #1,391 |
| 2006 | — | — | 125 | #1,318 |
| 2005 | — | — | 117 | #1,304 |
| 2004 | — | — | 111 | #1,331 |
| 2003 | — | — | 117 | #1,238 |
| 2002 | — | — | 133 | #1,101 |
| 2001 | — | — | 101 | #1,301 |
| 2000 | — | — | 110 | #1,223 |
| 1995 | — | — | 144 | #924 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,835 | 228 | #671 |
| 1985 | — | — | 347 | #463 |
| 1980 | — | — | 446 | #382 |
| 1975 | — | — | 63 | #1,047 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,467 |
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Famous people named Jamaal
- Jamaal Wilkes Basketball player · b. 1953
- Jamaal Lascelles Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamaal in 2025?
Jamaal ranked #4,078 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamaal?
8,587 babies have been named Jamaal in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamaal most popular?
Jamaal peaked in 1982, when 724 newborns received the name.
Is Jamaal a boy or girl name?
Jamaal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamaal rising or falling?
Jamaal is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jamaal?
Well-known people named Jamaal include Jamaal Wilkes (basketball player), Jamaal Lascelles (soccer player).