Jibril
Borrowed from Arabic جِبْرِيل (jibrīl).
Every Jibril since 1974 — 1,392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jibril
Jibril is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,780 in 2025 with 46 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 1,392 American babies have been named Jibril. Its peak came in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jibril stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jibril year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2,780 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,432 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,300 |
| 2022 | 47 | #2,773 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2,605 |
| 2020 | 44 | #2,782 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,964 |
| 2018 | 34 | #3,332 |
| 2017 | 35 | #3,279 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,219 |
| 2015 | 45 | #2,701 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,310 |
| 2013 | 45 | #2,642 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,797 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2,457 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,658 |
| 2009 | 69 | #2,021 |
| 2008 | 38 | #3,074 |
| 2007 | 51 | #2,491 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2,904 |
| 2005 | 43 | #2,591 |
| 2004 | 31 | #3,187 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2,884 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2,789 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,781 |
| 2000 | 29 | #3,031 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,948 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,690 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4,491 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jibril mean?
Borrowed from Arabic جِبْرِيل (jibrīl).
How popular is the name Jibril in 2025?
Jibril ranked #2,780 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 Jibril?
1,392 babies have been named Jibril in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jibril most popular?
Jibril peaked in 2009, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Jibril a boy or girl name?
Jibril is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jibril rising or falling?
Jibril is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.