Total births
153
Unisex name · since 1975
Yamel
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 153 babies named Yamel, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 153
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Yamel sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 153 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Yamel recorded 153 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2013.
- 153 total births
- 1975–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
153 girls have been named Yamel since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 153
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Yamel was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
13 babies were named Yamel in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Yamel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Yamel splits its recorded history at 1997: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1999 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Yamel at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Yamel popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2013
- Peak year (1999)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Yamel popularity over time - boys
26 total births recorded since 2007 (Yamel as boys' name)
Yamel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Yamel's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Yamel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
59 births
- 2000s
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 17
2010s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 59 births (39% of all-time use).
Yamel by state
Where Yamel concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 17.0% |
Texas share of Yamel's total US births 17.0%
26 of 153 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yamel? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 153 babies named Yamel. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 13 births.
When was Yamel most popular? ▼
Yamel was most popular in the 1990s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Yamel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yamel are Texas (26 births).
Is Yamel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Yamel is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 153 births, and as a boy's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Yamel been used? ▼
Yamel has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 39 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Yamel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yamileth, Yamilet, Yamile, Yamilex, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yamel's data
- Yamel's decade-level peak was the 1990s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Yamels (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Yamel
Nearby Names Like Yamel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yamel
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Yamilet Girl
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Yamile Girl
1,328 births
Yamilex Girl
#14145 1,275 births
Yamila Girl
#3545 1,216 births
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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, 1975–2013 (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. "Yamel: Baby Name Since 1975 - 153 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yamel. 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 Yamel 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.