Total births
68
Boys' name · since 1978
Jomel
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 68 babies named Jomel, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 68
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
68 boys have been named Jomel since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jomel has been recorded 68 times among boys since 1978, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2007.
- 68 total births
- 1978–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
68 boys have been named Jomel since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 68
- total births
- 1978–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Jomel was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jomel in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Jomel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jomel's full recorded timeline at 1996, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1978, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1989 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jomel at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Jomel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2007
- Peak year (1989)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Jomel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jomel's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Jomel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 27 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jomel? ▼
68 babies have been named Jomel since 1978. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1989 with 7 births.
When was Jomel most popular? ▼
Jomel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
How long has the name Jomel been used? ▼
Jomel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 30 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Jomel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jomar, Jomari, Jomo, Jomarion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jomel's data
- Jomel's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 2000s (23) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jomel
Nearby Names Like Jomel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jomel
Jomar Boy
#4245 1,951 births
Jomari Boy
#6646 372 births
Jomo Boy
355 births
Jomarion Boy
104 births
Jomes Boy
89 births
Compare Jomel side by side: Jomel vs Jomar Jomel vs Jomari Jomel vs Jomo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1978–2007 (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. "Jomel: Baby Name Since 1978 - 68 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jomel. 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 Jomel 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.