Jamel
Every Jamel since 1950 — 11,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamel
Jamel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,779 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 11,592 American babies have been named Jamel. Its peak came in 1988, when 373 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 Jamel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamel 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 | — | — | 46 | #2,779 |
| 2024 | — | — | 46 | #2,809 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,454 |
| 2022 | — | — | 64 | #2,257 |
| 2021 | — | — | 83 | #1,859 |
| 2020 | — | — | 82 | #1,821 |
| 2019 | — | — | 77 | #1,923 |
| 2018 | — | — | 88 | #1,752 |
| 2017 | — | — | 105 | #1,560 |
| 2016 | — | — | 104 | #1,581 |
| 2015 | — | — | 121 | #1,422 |
| 2014 | — | — | 103 | #1,554 |
| 2013 | — | — | 139 | #1,258 |
| 2012 | — | — | 141 | #1,255 |
| 2011 | — | — | 149 | #1,189 |
| 2010 | — | — | 178 | #1,082 |
| 2009 | — | — | 205 | #975 |
| 2008 | — | — | 182 | #1,043 |
| 2007 | — | — | 205 | #964 |
| 2006 | — | — | 194 | #960 |
| 2005 | — | — | 207 | #882 |
| 2004 | — | — | 182 | #930 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,782 | 200 | #864 |
| 2002 | — | — | 218 | #791 |
| 2001 | — | — | 191 | #845 |
| 2000 | — | — | 201 | #802 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,056 | 227 | #703 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,511 | 359 | #519 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,474 | 303 | #500 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,206 | 276 | #511 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,225 | 185 | #593 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,119 | 37 | #1,384 |
| 1965 | — | — | 8 | #3,100 |
| 1960 | — | — | 5 | #4,302 |
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| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #3,930 |
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Famous people named Jamel
- Jamel Debbouze Actor · b. 1975
- Jamel Saihi Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamel in 2025?
Jamel ranked #2,779 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 46 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamel?
11,592 babies have been named Jamel in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamel most popular?
Jamel peaked in 1988, when 373 newborns received the name.
Is Jamel a boy or girl name?
Jamel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamel rising or falling?
Jamel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jamel?
Well-known people named Jamel include Jamel Debbouze (actor), Jamel Saihi (soccer player).