Jamell
Every Jamell since 1967 — 2,240 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamell
Jamell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,928 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 2,240 American babies have been named Jamell. Its peak came in 1989, when 74 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 Jamell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamell 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 | — | — | 20 | #4,928 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,617 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,797 |
| 2022 | — | — | 23 | #4,495 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,123 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,666 |
| 2018 | — | — | 15 | #5,893 |
| 2017 | — | — | 27 | #3,923 |
| 2016 | — | — | 18 | #5,214 |
| 2015 | — | — | 27 | #3,925 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,837 |
| 2013 | — | — | 32 | #3,366 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,265 |
| 2011 | — | — | 38 | #3,021 |
| 2010 | — | — | 45 | #2,703 |
| 2009 | — | — | 32 | #3,431 |
| 2008 | — | — | 45 | #2,730 |
| 2007 | — | — | 37 | #3,111 |
| 2006 | — | — | 49 | #2,490 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48 | #2,410 |
| 2004 | — | — | 44 | #2,513 |
| 2003 | — | — | 34 | #2,878 |
| 2002 | — | — | 35 | #2,718 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,893 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41 | #2,352 |
| 1995 | — | — | 33 | #2,375 |
| 1990 | — | — | 74 | #1,292 |
| 1985 | — | — | 68 | #1,128 |
| 1980 | — | — | 62 | #1,158 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,608 | 24 | #1,973 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamell in 2025?
Jamell ranked #4,928 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 Jamell?
2,240 babies have been named Jamell in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamell most popular?
Jamell peaked in 1989, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Jamell a boy or girl name?
Jamell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamell rising or falling?
Jamell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.