Total births
292
Boys' name · since 2001
Jahel
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 292 babies named Jahel, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5384
- among boys today
- 292
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jahel is the #5384 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 292 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jahel has been recorded 292 times among boys since 2001, currently ranked #5384 nationally and more common than 62% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #5384 among boys today
- 292 born since 2001
- 2020s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahel is currently the #5384 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 292 born since 2001, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5384
- among boys today
- 292
- born since 2001
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Jahel vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5384
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Jahel was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
26 babies were named Jahel in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahel compares
292 45th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jahel's all-time total is 20% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahel | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 292 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahel splits its recorded history at 2014: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2002 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2023 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahel at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#5,384
Active since
2001
Jahel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Jahel popularity over time - girls
10 total births recorded since 2003 (Jahel as girls' name)
Jahel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Jahel's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Jahel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
69 births
- 2010s
2010s
110 births
- 2020s
2020s
113 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 113 births (39% of all-time use).
Jahel by state
Where Jahel concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 2.1% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.7% |
Texas share of Jahel's total US births 2.1%
Even split
6 of 292 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahel? ▼
292 babies have been named Jahel since 2001. It currently ranks #5384 among boys. The peak year was 2023 with 26 births.
When was Jahel most popular? ▼
Jahel was most popular in the 2020s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Jahel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahel are Texas (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Jahel been used? ▼
Jahel has been recorded in Social Security data since 2001, spanning 25 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jahel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahel's data
- Texas records the most Jahels (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Jahel
Nearby Names Like Jahel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahel
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahel side by side: Jahel vs Jaheim Jahel vs Jahmir Jahel vs Jahir
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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, 2001–2025 (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. "Jahel: #5384 Boys' Name - 292 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahel. 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 Jahel 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.