An estimated 31,983 living Americans are named Jamal.
How rare is Jamal?
Jamal is uncommon among babies today, with 169 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 86.4% from its 1993 peak.
How old is the typical Jamal?
The median age of a living American named Jamal is approximately 33 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 40 years old.
Is Jamal still popular?
Not especially. Jamal has been declining since its 1993 peak and registered 169 births in 2025.
Where is Jamal most common?
Jamal has its strongest geographic signal in District of Columbia, where it appears 9.3× more often than the national baseline.
1946Peak 19932025
Peak year
1993
Decline from peak
86.4%
2025
169
All-time
33,235
Diaspora map
Jamal broke out in District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia (1986) and became over-represented in 19 states over 16 years.
Broke out: District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia, 1986 · over-represented in 19 states over 16 years
