Jamel Name Popularity and Statistics
Jamel 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 Jamel?
Jamel is spelled J-A-M-E-L. The name has 5 letters.
Jamel Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,765
Recorded Births46
- Boys usage rose 24 places to #2,765 and recorded the same number of 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.
Jamel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 46 | #2,765 |
| 2024 | Boys | 46 | #2,789 |
| 2023 | Boys | 55 | #2,441 |
| 2022 | Boys | 64 | #2,243 |
| 2021 | Boys | 83 | #1,853 |
| 2020 | Boys | 82 | #1,815 |
| 2019 | Boys | 77 | #1,917 |
| 2018 | Boys | 88 | #1,744 |
| 2017 | Boys | 105 | #1,554 |
| 2016 | Boys | 104 | #1,575 |
| 2015 | Boys | 121 | #1,416 |
| 2014 | Boys | 103 | #1,551 |
| 2013 | Boys | 139 | #1,255 |
| 2012 | Boys | 141 | #1,249 |
| 2011 | Boys | 149 | #1,183 |
| 2010 | Boys | 178 | #1,082 |
| 2009 | Boys | 205 | #973 |
| 2008 | Boys | 182 | #1,041 |
| 2007 | Boys | 205 | #959 |
| 2006 | Boys | 194 | #958 |
| 2005 | Boys | 207 | #879 |
| 2004 | Boys | 182 | #930 |
| 2003 | Girls | 5 | #15,784 |
| 2003 | Boys | 200 | #861 |
When Was Jamel 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.
1988 · Boys
360 recorded births
National rank #485
1990 · Boys
359 recorded births
National rank #519
1989 · Boys
347 recorded births
National rank #514
1991 · Boys
345 recorded births
National rank #546
Where Jamel 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,202 | 9 |