How Many People Are Named Jemal?
Complete statistics for the name Jemal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jemal is a very rare male name, with only 830 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 397,617 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1969 with 204 births, but now it's on a steady decline.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love for freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 901 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: 1969Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jemal Through the Generations
Over the decades, Jemal has seen its peak in 1969 when 204 babies were given this name. Since then, its usage has been declining, though it remains a name between classic and modern. The majority of people named Jemal are currently aged between 30 and 60, with 159 under 30 and none over 60, indicating a younger demographic compared to many other names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jemal's Ethiopian roots
📄 About the Name Jemal
How Many People Have the Name Jemal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 548 people in the United States currently share the name Jemal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 604,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jemal a Common or Rare Name?
Jemal 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jemal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jemal Most Popular?
The name Jemal reached peak popularity in 1969, with 204 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 Jemal?
Approximately 548 people named Jemal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 548. That works out to roughly 1 in 604,834 Americans.
Is Jemal a rare name?
Jemal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 604,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jemal mean?
The meaning and origin of Jemal are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Jemal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jemal are male and 0% are female.
When was Jemal most popular?
Jemal peaked in 1969 with 204 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.