Total births
15
Boys' name · since 1967
Gamel
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Gamel, peaking in 1967. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1967–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Gamel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 15 recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Gamel has been recorded 15 times among boys since 1967, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 1981.
- 15 total births
- 1967–1981 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 boys have been named Gamel since 1967, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1981.
- 15
- total births
- 1967–1981
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Gamel was born in this single decade.
1967
Single peak year
5 babies were named Gamel in 1967 - its busiest year on record.
Gamel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gamel's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded.
Gamel at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1967
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Gamel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–1981
- Peak year (1967)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Gamel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Gamel's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Gamel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gamel? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 15 babies named Gamel. The most recent recorded year was 1981. Its busiest year on record was 1967, with 5 births.
When was Gamel most popular? ▼
Gamel was most popular in the 1960s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1967.
How long has the name Gamel been used? ▼
Gamel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 15 years of data through 1981.
What names are similar to Gamel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gamaliel, Gamal, Gamble, Gambit, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gamel's data
- Gamel's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gamel
Nearby Names Like Gamel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gamel
Gamaliel Boy
#3541 1,950 births
Gamal Boy
502 births
Gamble Boy
#13290 113 births
Gambit Boy
#13438 68 births
Gamalier Boy
46 births
Compare Gamel side by side: Gamel vs Gamaliel Gamel vs Gamal Gamel vs Gamble
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–1981 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gamel: Baby Name Since 1967 - 15 Births, Peak 1967." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gamel. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gamel draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.