How Many People Are Named Jamell?

Complete statistics for the name Jamell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jamell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jamell is a very rare name, with only 2,131 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 154,866 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 74 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~2,131
Living in US
1 in 154,866
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Jamal
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,155
Worldwide Bearers
#239,405
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,131
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇯🇵 Japan
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇮🇷 Iran
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,060 (97%)
♀ Female
71 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
875
Would be under 30 (39%)
1,345
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,220 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
84
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jamell Through the Generations

Jamell, a name that's been around for decades, shows a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1989. With 2,220 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Jamell is a name that's not commonly heard. Today, there are 2,131 people named Jamell living in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. Interestingly, the name has a strong presence among younger generations, with 39% of those named Jamell being under 30, while 61% fall within the 30-60 age range.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 361
Illinois 74
Florida 35
Georgia 29
Missouri 27
California 22
Ohio 14
North Carolina 10
Michigan 6
Pennsylvania 6

✨ Similar Names to Jamell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jamell

How Many People Have the Name Jamell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,131 people in the United States currently share the name Jamell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,866 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamell a Common or Rare Name?

Jamell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Jamell Mean?

Jamell means "creative variant of Jamal" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamell in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Jamell Most Popular?

The name Jamell reached peak popularity in 1989, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jamell?

Approximately 2,131 people named Jamell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,220. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,866 Americans.

Is Jamell a rare name?

Jamell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,866 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamell mean?

Jamell means "creative variant of Jamal" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jamell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Jamell are male and 3% are female.

When was Jamell most popular?

Jamell peaked in 1989 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,131
All-Time Births2,220
1 in X1 in 154,866
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1989
World Rank#239,405
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.