Total births
724
Boys' name · since 1968
Jemel
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 724 babies named Jemel, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 724
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Jemel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 724 have been recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Jemel recorded 724 times among boys since 1968, 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 1968 to 2023.
- 724 total births
- 1968–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
724 boys have been named Jemel since 1968, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 724
- total births
- 1968–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Jemel was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
29 babies were named Jemel in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jemel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jemel's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jemel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Jemel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2023
- Peak year (1989)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Jemel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jemel's strongest decade.
229 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Jemel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
229 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
106 births
- 2010s 58
2010s
58 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 229 births (32% of all-time use).
How Jemel 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 Jemel's total volume
Jemel vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jemel by state
Where Jemel concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 177 | 24.4% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 11 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Jemel's total US births 24.4%
Even split
177 of 724 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jemel? ▼
Jemel has been given to 724 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 29 babies were born in 1989, its single highest year.
When was Jemel most popular? ▼
Jemel was most popular in the 1980s decade with 229 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Jemel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jemel are New York (177 births), North Carolina (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Jemel been used? ▼
Jemel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1968, spanning 56 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Jemel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jemal, Jemar, Jemari, Jemarcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jemel's data
- Jemel's decade-level peak was the 1980s (229 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jemels (177 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 Jemel
Nearby Names Like Jemel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jemel
Jemal Boy
901 births
Jemar Boy
490 births
Jemari Boy
#6687 324 births
Jemarcus Boy
320 births
Jemaine Boy
169 births
Compare Jemel side by side: Jemel vs Jemal Jemel vs Jemar Jemel vs Jemari
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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, 1968–2023 (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. "Jemel: Baby Name Since 1968 - 724 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jemel. 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 Jemel 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.