Total births
1,211
Boys' name · since 1969
Jahmal
1,211 babies named Jahmal in U.S. Social Security records since 1969, with the highest year being 1993. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #11167
- among boys today
- 1,211
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jahmal is the #11167 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,211 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Jahmal recorded 1,211 times among boys since 1969, holding rank #11167 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2024.
- #11167 among boys today
- 1,211 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahmal is currently the #11167 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 1,211 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11167
- among boys today
- 1,211
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Jahmal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11167
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jahmal was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
41 babies were named Jahmal in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahmal compares
1,211 Top 28% higher than 72% of 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
Jahmal's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahmal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,211 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahmal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jahmal splits its recorded history at 1996: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2021 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jahmal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1993
Current rank
#11,167
Active since
1969
Jahmal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2024
- Peak year (1993)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jahmal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jahmal's strongest decade.
327 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jahmal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
226 births
- 1980s
1980s
257 births
- 1990s
1990s
327 births
- 2000s
2000s
249 births
- 2010s 122
2010s
122 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 327 births (27% of all-time use).
How Jahmal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jahmal's total volume
Jahmal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jahmal by state
Where Jahmal concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 118 | 9.7% |
| #2 | California | | 43 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Florida | | 42 | 3.5% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Jahmal's total US births 9.7%
Even split
118 of 1,211 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahmal? ▼
1,211 babies have been named Jahmal since 1969. It currently ranks #11167 among boys. The peak year was 1993 with 41 births.
When was Jahmal most popular? ▼
Jahmal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 327 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Jahmal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahmal are New York (118 births), California (43 births), Florida (42 births).
How long has the name Jahmal been used? ▼
Records for Jahmal go back to 1969, giving 56 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Jahmal? ▼
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 Jahmal's data
- Jahmal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (327 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jahmals (118 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jahmal
Nearby Names Like Jahmal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahmal
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 Jahmal side by side: Jahmal vs Jaheim Jahmal vs Jahmir Jahmal vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jahmal
Jeremey #11166
3,423 births · Peak 1979
Demon #11168
850 births · Peak 1974
Rhet #11165
237 births · Peak 2019
Dusten #11169
1,374 births · Peak 1985
Dameion #11164
901 births · Peak 1978
Theodoric #11170
61 births · Peak 1969
Mischa #11163
198 births · Peak 1981
Antwane #11171
887 births · Peak 1990
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, 1969–2024 (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. "Jahmal: #11167 Boys' Name - 1,211 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahmal. 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 Jahmal 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.