Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Jakel

Name: Popularity of the name Jakel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jakel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#4,865 (2006)

Total Babies

320

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2011

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#14823

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jakel

Jakel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1994, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 18 Jakels were born — ranking #4,865 that year. As of 2026, Jakel ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 320 Jakels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Jakel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jakel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jackal
Jackel
Jacal
Jekyll
Jokul
Shackle
Chacal
Schakel
Juggle
Jiggle
Jackals
Jacl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jakel

What does the name Jakel mean?

Jakel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1994. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jakel in 2026?

In 2026, Jakel ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jakel most popular?

Jakel reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #4,865 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jakel most popular?

Jakel has historically been most popular in Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jakel.

Is Jakel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jakel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jakel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jakel include Kaeo, Seanpatrick, Sayid. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jakel

Jakel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1994 and has accumulated 320 births in the dataset. Jakel's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #4,865. Use the chart and map above to compare Jakel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.