Jamelle
Every Jamelle since 1948 — 1,198 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamelle
Jamelle is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,111 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 1,198 American babies have been named Jamelle — about 68% boys and 32% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1987, when 108 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 Jamelle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamelle 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 | — | — | 7 | #10,111 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,512 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #11,328 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,985 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,440 |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,097 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,115 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,096 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,874 |
| 2013 | — | — | 11 | #7,240 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,788 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,382 |
| 2010 | — | — | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,237 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,412 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,304 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,250 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,347 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,167 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,283 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,856 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,067 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,373 | 8 | #6,636 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,946 | 30 | #2,341 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,475 | 22 | #2,382 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,062 | 17 | #2,777 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,432 | 7 | #4,532 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,635 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,908 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #5,966 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,192 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,616 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamelle in 2025?
Jamelle ranked #10,111 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamelle?
1,198 babies have been named Jamelle in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamelle most popular?
Jamelle peaked in 1987, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Jamelle a boy or girl name?
Jamelle is used for both: about 32% of babies named Jamelle have been girls and 68% boys.
Is the name Jamelle rising or falling?
Jamelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.