boys' name · peaked 1981

Jermel

Every Jermel since 1969 — 1,352 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
#11,264
among boys
Babies in 2025
6
named Jermel
Peak year
1981
56 babies
All-time total
1,352
since 1969

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.

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