Total births
456
Unisex name · since 1963
Jamille
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 456 babies named Jamille, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 456
- total births
- 1963–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Jamille sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 456 recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jamille has been recorded 456 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2018.
- 456 total births
- 1963–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
456 girls have been named Jamille since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 456
- total births
- 1963–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Jamille was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
21 babies were named Jamille in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Jamille's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamille splits its recorded history at 1989: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1963 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 21 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamille at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Jamille popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jamille popularity over time - boys
260 total births recorded since 1972 (Jamille as boys' name)
Jamille by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jamille's strongest decade.
140 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Jamille births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s
1970s
122 births
- 1980s
1980s
140 births
- 1990s
1990s
85 births
- 2000s
2000s
62 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 140 births (31% of all-time use).
Jamille by state
Where Jamille concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.1% |
Illinois share of Jamille's total US births 1.1%
5 of 456 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamille? ▼
Jamille has been given to 456 babies in the U.S. since 1963, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 21 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Jamille most popular? ▼
Jamille was most popular in the 1980s decade with 140 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Jamille most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamille are Illinois (5 births).
Is Jamille a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jamille is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 456 births, and as a boy's name it has 260 births.
How long has the name Jamille been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamille since 1963 -- 56 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Jamille? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jamie, James, Jami, Jamila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jamille's data
- Jamille's decade-level peak was the 1980s (140 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Jamilles (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Jamille
Nearby Names Like Jamille
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamille
Jamie Girl
#718 270,936 births
James Girl
#2588 23,882 births
Jami Girl
#9652 21,473 births
Jamila Girl
#1557 8,322 births
Jamya Girl
#4168 5,576 births
Compare Jamille side by side: Jamille vs Jamie Jamille vs James Jamille vs Jami
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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, 1963–2018 (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. "Jamille: Baby Name Since 1963 - 456 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamille. 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 Jamille 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.