Jamaal is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 8,587 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 422 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Jamaal per year — United States (1970–2025). United States peaked in 1982 (724/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (30/yr).
Jamaal reached its peak in 1982, when it was the #619 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.
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