Total births
615
Boys' name · since 1972
Jermell
Jermell has 615 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 615
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Jermell is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 615 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jermell has been recorded 615 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1972 to 2021.
- 615 total births
- 1972–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
615 boys have been named Jermell since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 615
- total births
- 1972–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jermell was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
32 babies were named Jermell in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Jermell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jermell splits its recorded history at 1994: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jermell at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jermell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2021
- Peak year (1981)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Jermell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jermell's strongest decade.
225 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jermell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
134 births
- 1980s
1980s
225 births
- 1990s
1990s
113 births
- 2000s 70
2000s
70 births
- 2010s 57
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 16
2020s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 225 births (37% of all-time use).
How Jermell 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 Jermell's total volume
Jermell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jermell by state
Where Jermell concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 26 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 7 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Jermell's total US births 4.2%
Even split
26 of 615 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jermell? ▼
615 babies have been named Jermell since 1972. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1981 with 32 births.
When was Jermell most popular? ▼
Jermell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 225 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Jermell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jermell are New York (26 births), Missouri (7 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Jermell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jermell since 1972 -- 50 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Jermell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jerry, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jerome, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jermell's data
- Jermell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (225 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jermells (26 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 Jermell
Nearby Names Like Jermell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jermell
Jerry Boy
#866 615,102 births
Jeremy Boy
#266 446,425 births
Jeremiah Boy
#93 225,674 births
Jerome Boy
#1321 161,234 births
Jermaine Boy
#1475 42,027 births
Compare Jermell side by side: Jermell vs Jerry Jermell vs Jeremy Jermell vs Jeremiah
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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, 1972–2021 (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. "Jermell: Baby Name Since 1972 - 615 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jermell. 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 Jermell 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.