Jamal Name Popularity and Statistics
Jamal is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Jamal?
Jamal is spelled J-A-M-A-L. The name has 5 letters.
Jamal Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,196
Recorded Births169
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #1,196 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Jamal Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 169 | #1,196 |
| 2024 | Boys | 175 | #1,181 |
| 2023 | Boys | 211 | #1,034 |
| 2022 | Boys | 201 | #1,084 |
| 2021 | Boys | 267 | #868 |
| 2020 | Boys | 245 | #910 |
| 2019 | Boys | 258 | #859 |
| 2018 | Boys | 305 | #768 |
| 2017 | Boys | 308 | #761 |
| 2016 | Boys | 353 | #702 |
| 2015 | Boys | 330 | #739 |
| 2014 | Boys | 306 | #766 |
| 2013 | Boys | 303 | #751 |
| 2012 | Boys | 345 | #690 |
| 2011 | Boys | 351 | #673 |
| 2010 | Boys | 407 | #609 |
| 2009 | Boys | 410 | #613 |
| 2008 | Boys | 456 | #567 |
| 2007 | Boys | 483 | #532 |
| 2006 | Boys | 514 | #504 |
| 2005 | Boys | 553 | #463 |
| 2004 | Boys | 589 | #442 |
| 2003 | Boys | 655 | #398 |
| 2002 | Boys | 726 | #363 |
When Was Jamal Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1993 · Boys
1,245 recorded births
National rank #233
1994 · Boys
1,231 recorded births
National rank #240
1992 · Boys
1,196 recorded births
National rank #240
1991 · Boys
1,112 recorded births
National rank #249
Where Jamal Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MI | #601 | 13 |
| LA | #672 | 6 |
| OH | #801 | 10 |
| FL | #809 | 18 |
| MD | #809 | 5 |
| PA | #846 | 9 |
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |
| TX | #1,217 | 17 |