Jameel
Every Jameel since 1968 — 3,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jameel
Jameel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,108 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 3,058 American babies have been named Jameel. Its peak came in 1977, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jameel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jameel 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 | — | — | 19 | #5,108 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #4,957 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,505 |
| 2022 | — | — | 33 | #3,497 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,950 |
| 2020 | — | — | 22 | #4,477 |
| 2019 | — | — | 40 | #3,018 |
| 2018 | — | — | 30 | #3,654 |
| 2017 | — | — | 49 | #2,579 |
| 2016 | — | — | 41 | #2,906 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,320 |
| 2014 | — | — | 37 | #3,064 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,151 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,655 |
| 2011 | — | — | 41 | #2,872 |
| 2010 | — | — | 30 | #3,575 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45 | #2,722 |
| 2008 | — | — | 46 | #2,698 |
| 2007 | — | — | 48 | #2,580 |
| 2006 | — | — | 64 | #2,070 |
| 2005 | — | — | 61 | #2,044 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59 | #2,037 |
| 2003 | — | — | 58 | #1,996 |
| 2002 | — | — | 57 | #1,959 |
| 2001 | — | — | 70 | #1,666 |
| 2000 | — | — | 68 | #1,692 |
| 1995 | — | — | 84 | #1,281 |
| 1990 | — | — | 63 | #1,415 |
| 1985 | — | — | 66 | #1,151 |
| 1980 | — | — | 111 | #838 |
| 1975 | — | — | 21 | #2,162 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,793 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jameel in 2025?
Jameel ranked #5,108 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jameel?
3,058 babies have been named Jameel in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jameel most popular?
Jameel peaked in 1977, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Jameel a boy or girl name?
Jameel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jameel rising or falling?
Jameel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.