Jalil
Every Jalil since 1974 — 2,915 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jalil
Jalil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,801 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,915 American babies have been named Jalil. Its peak came in 2000, when 113 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 Jalil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jalil 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 | — | — | 29 | #3,801 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,365 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,372 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,180 |
| 2021 | — | — | 46 | #2,751 |
| 2020 | — | — | 64 | #2,176 |
| 2019 | — | — | 53 | #2,503 |
| 2018 | — | — | 52 | #2,486 |
| 2017 | — | — | 51 | #2,507 |
| 2016 | — | — | 69 | #2,055 |
| 2015 | — | — | 47 | #2,622 |
| 2014 | — | — | 56 | #2,329 |
| 2013 | — | — | 70 | #1,980 |
| 2012 | — | — | 77 | #1,888 |
| 2011 | — | — | 94 | #1,625 |
| 2010 | — | — | 82 | #1,800 |
| 2009 | — | — | 93 | #1,694 |
| 2008 | — | — | 94 | #1,648 |
| 2007 | — | — | 106 | #1,499 |
| 2006 | — | — | 86 | #1,660 |
| 2005 | — | — | 111 | #1,356 |
| 2004 | — | — | 108 | #1,350 |
| 2003 | — | — | 83 | #1,542 |
| 2002 | — | — | 108 | #1,262 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,353 | 104 | #1,279 |
| 2000 | — | — | 113 | #1,202 |
| 1995 | — | — | 83 | #1,290 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,028 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,763 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,180 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,531 |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jalil
- Jalil Mammadguluzadeh Writer · 1869–1932
- Jalil Zandi Military personnel · 1951–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jalil in 2025?
Jalil ranked #3,801 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jalil?
2,915 babies have been named Jalil in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jalil most popular?
Jalil peaked in 2000, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Jalil a boy or girl name?
Jalil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jalil rising or falling?
Jalil is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jalil?
Well-known people named Jalil include Jalil Mammadguluzadeh (writer), Jalil Zandi (military personnel).