Jahmel
Every Jahmel since 1976 — 660 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahmel
Jahmel is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1976, 660 American babies have been named Jahmel. Its peak came in 1997, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jahmel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahmel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 14 | #6,305 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,468 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,822 |
| 2020 | 8 | #9,056 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,572 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11,345 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,424 |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,201 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,842 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,803 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,755 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,208 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,067 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,827 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,894 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,283 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,633 |
| 2005 | 22 | #4,117 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,600 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,891 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,585 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,762 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,981 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,137 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,810 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,007 |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,179 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahmel in 2025?
Jahmel did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jahmel?
660 babies have been named Jahmel in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahmel most popular?
Jahmel peaked in 1997, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Jahmel a boy or girl name?
Jahmel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahmel rising or falling?
Jahmel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.