Jahlil
Every Jahlil since 1986 — 2,468 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahlil
Jahlil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,584 in 2025 with 51 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 2,468 American babies have been named Jahlil. Its peak came in 2016, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jahlil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahlil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | #2,584 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,766 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,202 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2,205 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,067 |
| 2020 | 95 | #1,676 |
| 2019 | 91 | #1,729 |
| 2018 | 98 | #1,651 |
| 2017 | 98 | #1,626 |
| 2016 | 112 | #1,517 |
| 2015 | 109 | #1,517 |
| 2014 | 72 | #1,986 |
| 2013 | 82 | #1,772 |
| 2012 | 79 | #1,851 |
| 2011 | 71 | #1,954 |
| 2010 | 79 | #1,842 |
| 2009 | 76 | #1,903 |
| 2008 | 77 | #1,882 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2,351 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2,301 |
| 2005 | 62 | #2,021 |
| 2004 | 78 | #1,662 |
| 2003 | 67 | #1,790 |
| 2002 | 73 | #1,642 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1,724 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,619 |
| 1995 | 43 | #1,967 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,227 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahlil in 2025?
Jahlil ranked #2,584 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 51 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jahlil?
2,468 babies have been named Jahlil in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahlil most popular?
Jahlil peaked in 2016, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Jahlil a boy or girl name?
Jahlil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahlil rising or falling?
Jahlil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.