Jakel
Every Jakel since 1994 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jakel
Jakel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,217 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 337 American babies have been named Jakel. Its peak came in 2011, when 22 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 Jakel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jakel 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 | #11,217 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,242 |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,162 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #9,059 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,480 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #11,359 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,195 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,017 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,985 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,116 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,384 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,212 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,603 | 16 | #5,528 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,668 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,215 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,293 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,946 |
| 2005 | — | — | 17 | #4,915 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,178 | 11 | #6,720 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,693 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,788 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,985 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,075 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jakel in 2025?
Jakel ranked #11,217 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 Jakel?
337 babies have been named Jakel in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jakel most popular?
Jakel peaked in 2011, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Jakel a boy or girl name?
Jakel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jakel rising or falling?
Jakel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.