Boy · #9,871 in 2026

Jimel

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

Current Rank

#9,871

Peak Rank

#5,361 (1993)

Total Babies

105

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1972

First Year

2008

Last Year

1993

Peak Year

#5361

Peak Rank

105

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jimel

Jimel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 10 Jimels were born — ranking #5,361 that year. As of 2026, Jimel ranks #9,871 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 105 Jimels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Jimel

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

Jemal
Gemel
Geml
Jamel
Ginnel
Jamul
Jamil
Schimmel
Shimmel
Gentle
Jamal
Jamaal

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jimel

What does the name Jimel mean?

Jimel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jimel in 2026?

In 2026, Jimel ranks #9,871 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jimel most popular?

Jimel reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,361 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Jimel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jimel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jimel include Ac, Thaddeaus, Indalecio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jimel

Jimel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 105 births in the dataset. Jimel's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Jimel'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.