Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jammel

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#4,853 (1986)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1986

First Year

2010

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#4853

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jammel

Jammel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 8 Jammels were born — ranking #4,853 that year. As of 2026, Jammel ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Jammels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jammel

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

Jamel
Janel
Jameel
Jemal
Jamul
Gemel
Geml
Jamil
Jumelle
Gentle
Jamal
Jama

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jammel

What does the name Jammel mean?

Jammel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jammel in 2026?

In 2026, Jammel ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jammel most popular?

Jammel reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #4,853 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Jammel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jammel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jammel include Delia, Gaudencio, Terriel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jammel

Jammel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Jammel's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #4,853. Use the chart and map above to compare Jammel'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.