Jamal
4 countries#1196 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jamal was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
33,501 births recorded 1946–2025 · currently #1196 · peaked in 1993 with 1,253 births
Most common in: New York, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3,299 births recorded 1954–2022 · currently #1070 · peaked in 1982 with 170 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,445 births recorded 1996–2024 · peaked in 1996 with 139 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,395 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #695 · peaked in 1996 with 139 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
50 births recorded 1997–2024 · peaked in 2024 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jamal’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #504 | — |
| 2007 | #532 | ↓28 |
| 2008 | #567 | ↓35 |
| 2009 | #613 | ↓46 |
| 2010 | #609 | ↑4 |
| 2011 | #673 | ↓64 |
| 2012 | #690 | ↓17 |
| 2013 | #751 | ↓61 |
| 2014 | #766 | ↓15 |
| 2015 | #739 | ↑27 |
| 2016 | #702 | ↑37 |
| 2017 | #761 | ↓59 |
| 2018 | #768 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #859 | ↓91 |
| 2020 | #910 | ↓51 |
| 2021 | #868 | ↑42 |
| 2022 | #1084 | ↓216 |
| 2023 | #1034 | ↑50 |
| 2024 | #1181 | ↓147 |
| 2025 | #1196 | ↓15 |
Frequently asked questions about Jamal
Is Jamal a popular name?
Yes — Jamal currently ranks #1196 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jamal more common for boys or girls?
Jamal is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jamal most popular?
Jamal peaked in 1993 in United States, with 1,253 recorded births that year.
Is Jamal rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jamal’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3173 in 1946 to #1196 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jamal?
At least 39,245 babies have been recorded with the name Jamal across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Jamal popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jamal appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jamal?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jamal include Will, Ever, Javon.
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