boys' name · peaked 1981

Jamiel

Every Jamiel since 1969 — 883 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
#12,807
among boys
Babies in 2025
5
named Jamiel
Peak year
1981
35 babies
All-time total
883
since 1969

The story of Jamiel

Jamiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,807 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1969, 883 American babies have been named Jamiel. Its peak came in 1981, when 35 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 Jamiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jamiel 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 5 #12,807
2024 7 #10,327
2023 20 #4,962
2022 7 #10,249
2021 9 #8,456
2020 11 #7,220
2019 8 #9,229
2018 14 #6,158
2017 15 #5,915
2016 7 #10,117
2015 11 #7,270
2014 11 #7,248
2013 6 #11,335
2012 13 #6,460
2011 14 #6,074
2010 22 #4,426
2009 18 #5,184
2008 17 #5,346
2007 24 #4,177
2006 21 #4,422
2005 12 #6,385
2004 26 #3,575
2003 11 #6,440
2002 21 #3,963
2001 17 #4,573
2000 22 #3,689
1995 18 #3,619
1990 19 #3,229
1985 18 #2,764
1980 20 #2,479
1975 10 #3,529
1970 7 #4,020
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jamiel in 2025?

Jamiel ranked #12,807 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jamiel?

883 babies have been named Jamiel in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jamiel most popular?

Jamiel peaked in 1981, when 35 newborns received the name.

Is Jamiel a boy or girl name?

Jamiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jamiel rising or falling?

Jamiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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