boys' name · peaked 1989

Jamell

Every Jamell since 1967 — 2,240 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#4,928
among boys
Babies in 2025
20
named Jamell
Peak year
1989
74 babies
All-time total
2,240
since 1967

The story of Jamell

Jamell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,928 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1967, 2,240 American babies have been named Jamell. Its peak came in 1989, when 74 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 Jamell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jamell 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 20 #4,928
2024 9 #8,617
2023 21 #4,797
2022 23 #4,495
2021 14 #6,162
2020 18 #5,123
2019 16 #5,666
2018 15 #5,893
2017 27 #3,923
2016 18 #5,214
2015 27 #3,925
2014 27 #3,837
2013 32 #3,366
2012 34 #3,265
2011 38 #3,021
2010 45 #2,703
2009 32 #3,431
2008 45 #2,730
2007 37 #3,111
2006 49 #2,490
2005 48 #2,410
2004 44 #2,513
2003 34 #2,878
2002 35 #2,718
2001 32 #2,893
2000 41 #2,352
1995 33 #2,375
1990 74 #1,292
1985 68 #1,128
1980 62 #1,158
1975 5 #9,608 24 #1,973
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jamell in 2025?

Jamell ranked #4,928 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jamell?

2,240 babies have been named Jamell in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jamell most popular?

Jamell peaked in 1989, when 74 newborns received the name.

Is Jamell a boy or girl name?

Jamell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jamell rising or falling?

Jamell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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