Jamael
Every Jamael since 1972 — 417 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamael
Jamael 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 1972, 417 American babies have been named Jamael. Its peak came in 1989, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jamael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamael 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 | 6 | #11,507 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,454 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,955 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,335 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,030 |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,262 |
| 2014 | 7 | #10,076 |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,327 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,379 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,930 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,227 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,351 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,116 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,503 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,849 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,193 |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,761 |
| 1995 | 9 | #6,124 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,370 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,008 |
| 1980 | 13 | #3,330 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,835 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamael in 2025?
Jamael 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 Jamael?
417 babies have been named Jamael in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamael most popular?
Jamael peaked in 1989, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Jamael a boy or girl name?
Jamael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamael rising or falling?
Jamael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.