Kamel
Every Kamel since 1973 — 599 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kamel
Kamel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,583 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 599 American babies have been named Kamel. Its peak came in 2012, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kamel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kamel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,583 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,045 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,991 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,644 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,834 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,600 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,322 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,190 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,290 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,453 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,202 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,818 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,210 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,033 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,323 |
| 2006 | 11 | #7,181 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,731 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,981 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,523 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,810 |
| 2001 | 11 | #6,237 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,710 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,963 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,133 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,166 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,319 |
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Famous people named Kamel
- Kamel Ghilas Soccer player · b. 1984
- Kamel Chafni Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kamel in 2025?
Kamel ranked #8,583 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kamel?
599 babies have been named Kamel in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kamel most popular?
Kamel peaked in 2012, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Kamel a boy or girl name?
Kamel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kamel rising or falling?
Kamel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kamel?
Well-known people named Kamel include Kamel Ghilas (soccer player), Kamel Chafni (soccer player).