Jamiel
Every Jamiel since 1969 — 883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamiel
Jamiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,807 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 883 American babies have been named Jamiel. Its peak came in 1981, when 35 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 Jamiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamiel 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,807 |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,327 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,962 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,249 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,456 |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,220 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,229 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,158 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,915 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,117 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,270 |
| 2014 | — | — | 11 | #7,248 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,335 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,460 |
| 2011 | — | — | 14 | #6,074 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,426 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,184 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,346 |
| 2007 | — | — | 24 | #4,177 |
| 2006 | — | — | 21 | #4,422 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,385 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,575 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,440 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,963 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,573 |
| 2000 | — | — | 22 | #3,689 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,619 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,229 |
| 1985 | — | — | 18 | #2,764 |
| 1980 | — | — | 20 | #2,479 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,529 |
| 1970 | — | — | 7 | #4,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamiel in 2025?
Jamiel ranked #12,807 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamiel?
883 babies have been named Jamiel in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamiel most popular?
Jamiel peaked in 1981, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Jamiel a boy or girl name?
Jamiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamiel rising or falling?
Jamiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.