boys' name · peaked 1977

Jameel

Every Jameel since 1968 — 3,058 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#5,108
among boys
Babies in 2025
19
named Jameel
Peak year
1977
127 babies
All-time total
3,058
since 1968

The story of Jameel

Jameel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,108 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1968, 3,058 American babies have been named Jameel. Its peak came in 1977, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Jameel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Jameel 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 19 #5,108
2024 20 #4,957
2023 33 #3,505
2022 33 #3,497
2021 27 #3,950
2020 22 #4,477
2019 40 #3,018
2018 30 #3,654
2017 49 #2,579
2016 41 #2,906
2015 34 #3,320
2014 37 #3,064
2013 35 #3,151
2012 29 #3,655
2011 41 #2,872
2010 30 #3,575
2009 45 #2,722
2008 46 #2,698
2007 48 #2,580
2006 64 #2,070
2005 61 #2,044
2004 59 #2,037
2003 58 #1,996
2002 57 #1,959
2001 70 #1,666
2000 68 #1,692
1995 84 #1,281
1990 63 #1,415
1985 66 #1,151
1980 111 #838
1975 21 #2,162
1970 12 #2,793
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Jameel in 2025?

Jameel ranked #5,108 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Jameel?

3,058 babies have been named Jameel in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Jameel most popular?

Jameel peaked in 1977, when 127 newborns received the name.

Is Jameel a boy or girl name?

Jameel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Jameel rising or falling?

Jameel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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