Jamal
boy name#1196 in 2025Jamal entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #233 in 1993, ranks #1196 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1946–2025
#1196
rank today
#233
peak (1993)
169
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3453 |
| 1950s | #2818 |
| 1960s | #1368 |
| 1970s | #364 |
| 1980s | #304 |
| 1990s | #278 |
| 2000s | #459 |
| 2010s | #732 |
| 2020s | #1046 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jamal has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 32,000 people named Jamal are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamal alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamal in 2025?
- Jamal ranks #1196 among US boy names in 2025, with 169 babies given the name.
- When was the name Jamal most popular?
- Jamal peaked in 1993, reaching #233 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Jamal with classmates?
- Jamal will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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