Total births
179
Boys' name · since 1972
Jarmel
179 babies named Jarmel in U.S. Social Security records since 1972, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 179
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Jarmel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 179 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Jarmel recorded 179 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2001.
- 179 total births
- 1972–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
179 boys have been named Jarmel since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 179
- total births
- 1972–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Jarmel was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
15 babies were named Jarmel in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Jarmel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jarmel's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jarmel at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jarmel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2001
- Peak year (1986)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Jarmel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jarmel's strongest decade.
88 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Jarmel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
55 births
- 1980s
1980s
88 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 88 births (49% of all-time use).
Jarmel by state
Where Jarmel concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.4% |
New York share of Jarmel's total US births 3.4%
6 of 179 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarmel? ▼
179 babies have been named Jarmel since 1972. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1986 with 15 births.
When was Jarmel most popular? ▼
Jarmel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 88 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Jarmel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jarmel are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Jarmel been used? ▼
Records for Jarmel go back to 1972, giving 30 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Jarmel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jared, Jarrod, Jarrett, Jarvis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jarmel's data
- Jarmel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (88 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jarmels (6 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 Jarmel
Nearby Names Like Jarmel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarmel
Jared Boy
#393 206,351 births
Jarrod Boy
#4746 25,286 births
Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarmel side by side: Jarmel vs Jared Jarmel vs Jarrod Jarmel vs Jarrett
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1972–2001 (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. "Jarmel: Baby Name Since 1972 - 179 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarmel. 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 Jarmel 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 July 2026.