Jermel
Every Jermel since 1969 — 1,352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jermel
Jermel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,264 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,352 American babies have been named Jermel. Its peak came in 1981, when 56 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 Jermel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jermel 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 | — | — | 6 | #11,264 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,634 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,210 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2019 | — | — | 7 | #10,227 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,460 |
| 2017 | — | — | 12 | #6,883 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,234 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,860 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,171 |
| 2013 | — | — | 10 | #7,784 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,474 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,895 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,872 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,602 |
| 2008 | — | — | 19 | #4,976 |
| 2007 | — | — | 25 | #4,061 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,659 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,928 |
| 2004 | — | — | 20 | #4,340 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21 | #4,047 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,969 |
| 2001 | — | — | 25 | #3,455 |
| 2000 | — | — | 18 | #4,289 |
| 1995 | — | — | 23 | #3,055 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,344 |
| 1985 | — | — | 51 | #1,364 |
| 1980 | — | — | 39 | #1,556 |
| 1975 | — | — | 49 | #1,219 |
| 1970 | — | — | 5 | #5,066 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jermel in 2025?
Jermel ranked #11,264 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jermel?
1,352 babies have been named Jermel in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jermel most popular?
Jermel peaked in 1981, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Jermel a boy or girl name?
Jermel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jermel rising or falling?
Jermel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.