Total births
755
Boys' name · since 1972
Jalal
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 755 babies named Jalal, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5300
- among boys today
- 755
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jalal is the #5300 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 755 recorded since 1972.
Jalal has 755 recorded births among boys since 1972, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5300 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #5300 among boys today
- 755 born since 1972
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jalal is currently the #5300 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 755 born since 1972, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5300
- among boys today
- 755
- born since 1972
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Jalal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5300
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Jalal was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
23 babies were named Jalal in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Jalal compares
755 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Jalal's all-time total is 106% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jalal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 755 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jalal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jalal's full recorded timeline at 1999, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2003 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jalal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#5,300
Active since
1972
Jalal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Jalal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jalal's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Jalal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
68 births
- 1980s
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
159 births
- 2000s
2000s
154 births
- 2010s
2010s
162 births
- 2020s
2020s
95 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 162 births (21% of all-time use).
How Jalal 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 Jalal's total volume
Jalal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jalal by state
Where Jalal concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 14 | 1.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Jalal's total US births 1.9%
Even split
14 of 755 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jalal? ▼
Jalal has been given to 755 babies in the U.S. since 1972, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5300 as of the latest data. 23 babies were born in 2003, its single highest year.
When was Jalal most popular? ▼
Jalal was most popular in the 2010s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Jalal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jalal are California (14 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Jalal been used? ▼
Jalal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Jalal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jalen, Jaleel, Jalil, Jalon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jalal's data
- Jalal's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (162 total births) through the 2020s (95) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jalals (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jalal
Nearby Names Like Jalal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jalal
Jalen Boy
#467 40,836 births
Jaleel Boy
#2351 4,906 births
Jalil Boy
#4363 2,910 births
Jalon Boy
#6931 2,468 births
Jalin Boy
#6637 1,800 births
Compare Jalal side by side: Jalal vs Jalen Jalal vs Jaleel Jalal vs Jalil
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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, 1972–2025 (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. "Jalal: #5300 Boys' Name - 755 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jalal. 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 Jalal 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.