How Many People Are Named Jermel?
Complete statistics for the name Jermel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jermel is a very rare male name, with only 1,278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 258,286 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 56 births, showing a declining trend since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 1,346 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jermel Through the Generations
Jermel has seen its highest usage in the early 1980s, with a peak of 56 births in 1981. Since then, the name has steadily declined in popularity, reflecting a shift away from its once vibrant presence. Today, the majority of those named Jermel are adults, with 72% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation gap where the name is less commonly chosen for newborns.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jermel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jermel
How Many People Have the Name Jermel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,278 people in the United States currently share the name Jermel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,286 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jermel a Common or Rare Name?
Jermel 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 Jermel Mean?
Jermel means "creative variant of Jermaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jermel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Jermel Most Popular?
The name Jermel reached peak popularity in 1981, with 56 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 Jermel?
Approximately 1,278 people named Jermel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,346. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,286 Americans.
Is Jermel a rare name?
Jermel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,286 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jermel mean?
Jermel means "creative variant of Jermaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jermel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jermel are male and 0% are female.
When was Jermel most popular?
Jermel peaked in 1981 with 56 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.