Jamel
3 countries#2765 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jamel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,592 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #2765 · peaked in 1988 with 373 births
Most common in: New York, Illinois, North Carolina, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
4,397 births recorded 1950–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 1982 with 173 births
Most common in: Nord, Paris, Yvelines, Seine-Saint-Denis, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
196 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1997 with 19 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
196 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1997 with 19 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jamel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #958 | — |
| 2007 | #959 | ↓1 |
| 2008 | #1041 | ↓82 |
| 2009 | #973 | ↑68 |
| 2010 | #1082 | ↓109 |
| 2011 | #1183 | ↓101 |
| 2012 | #1249 | ↓66 |
| 2013 | #1255 | ↓6 |
| 2014 | #1551 | ↓296 |
| 2015 | #1416 | ↑135 |
| 2016 | #1575 | ↓159 |
| 2017 | #1554 | ↑21 |
| 2018 | #1744 | ↓190 |
| 2019 | #1917 | ↓173 |
| 2020 | #1815 | ↑102 |
| 2021 | #1853 | ↓38 |
| 2022 | #2243 | ↓390 |
| 2023 | #2441 | ↓198 |
| 2024 | #2789 | ↓348 |
| 2025 | #2765 | ↑24 |
Frequently asked questions about Jamel
Is Jamel a popular name?
Yes — Jamel currently ranks #2765 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jamel more common for boys or girls?
Jamel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jamel most popular?
Jamel peaked in 1988 in United States, with 373 recorded births that year.
Is Jamel rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jamel’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3681 in 1950 to #2765 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jamel?
At least 16,185 babies have been recorded with the name Jamel across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Jamel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jamel appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Jamel?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jamel include Hakim, Jafet, Jibril, Kaydence.
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