Jamail
Every Jamail since 1975 — 349 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamail
Jamail 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 1975, 349 American babies have been named Jamail. Its peak came in 1982, when 18 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 Jamail stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamail 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,031 |
| 2015 | 8 | #9,092 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12,868 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,124 |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,086 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,317 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,665 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,244 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,067 |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,797 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,164 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,159 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,578 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,634 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,518 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,906 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,287 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,325 |
| 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 Jamail in 2025?
Jamail 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 Jamail?
349 babies have been named Jamail in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamail most popular?
Jamail peaked in 1982, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Jamail a boy or girl name?
Jamail is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamail rising or falling?
Jamail is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.