Jalal
Every Jalal since 1972 — 755 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalal
Jalal is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,927 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 755 American babies have been named Jalal. Its peak came in 2003, when 23 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 Jalal stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalal year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,927 |
| 2024 | 18 | #5,316 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,327 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,596 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,308 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,330 |
| 2019 | 21 | #4,695 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,507 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,826 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,091 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,848 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,054 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,126 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,381 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,345 |
| 2009 | 13 | #6,585 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,764 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,131 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,916 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,672 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,773 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,385 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,987 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,891 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,927 |
| 1990 | 22 | #2,902 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,882 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,010 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,834 |
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Famous people named Jalal
- Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu Politician · 1199–1231
- Jalal Talabani Politician · 1933–2017
- Jalal al-Din Khan ibn Tokhtamysh Politician · 1380–1413
- Jalal Al-e-Ahmad Writer · 1923–1969
- Jalal Dabagh Politician · b. 1939
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalal in 2025?
Jalal ranked #4,927 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalal?
755 babies have been named Jalal in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalal most popular?
Jalal peaked in 2003, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Jalal a boy or girl name?
Jalal is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalal rising or falling?
Jalal is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jalal?
Well-known people named Jalal include Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu (politician), Jalal Talabani (politician), Jalal al-Din Khan ibn Tokhtamysh (politician).