Jamel
girl nameJamel entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #3714 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#3714
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5916 |
| 1970s | #4645 |
| 1980s | #6175 |
| 1990s | #10060 |
| 2000s | #15784 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Jamel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamel alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamel in 2025?
- Jamel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jamel most popular?
- Jamel peaked in 1972, reaching #3714 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jamel with classmates?
- Jamel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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