Boy · #8,435 in 2026

Rhamel

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

Current Rank

#8,435

Peak Rank

#3,857 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1981

First Year

1992

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#3857

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Rhamel

Rhamel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 10 Rhamels were born — ranking #3,857 that year. As of 2026, Rhamel ranks #8,435 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Rhamels 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 Rhamel

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

Rommel
Romal
Rimmel
Rummel
Romel
Ramel
Remmel
Rammel
Rimel
Ronnel
Rumal
Rummell

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rhamel

What does the name Rhamel mean?

Rhamel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Rhamel in 2026?

In 2026, Rhamel ranks #8,435 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Rhamel most popular?

Rhamel reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #3,857 that year with 10 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Rhamel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Rhamel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Rhamel include Onofre, Kemal, Staci. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Rhamel

Rhamel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Rhamel's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #3,857. Use the chart and map above to compare Rhamel'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.