Jaleel
Boy name · #1984 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jaleel? In official American birth records, Jaleel has been tracked continuously since 1971, giving it 54 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 77 baby boys were named Jaleel, placing it at #1984 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1625, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 23,377 boys born in 2025 was named Jaleel.
The 54-year story
Jaleel first appears in the Social Security records in 1971, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 255 boys were named Jaleel — good for #652 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Jaleel per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jaleel against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jaleel in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jaleel is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jaleel will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jaleel is most common
State-level data for Jaleel is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jaleel
Statistically, parents drawn to Jaleel tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Nabeel, Khaleel, Jahleel, Nigel, and Markel.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jaleel | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #1976 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2345 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1941 |
| 2022 | 98 | #1720 |
| 2021 | 104 | #1621 |
| 2020 | 89 | #1731 |
| 2019 | 108 | #1548 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1733 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1541 |
| 2016 | 99 | #1618 |
| 2015 | 98 | #1625 |
| 2014 | 109 | #1485 |
| 2013 | 124 | #1361 |
| 2012 | 157 | #1161 |
| 2011 | 143 | #1219 |
| 2010 | 156 | #1173 |
| 2009 | 163 | #1132 |
| 2008 | 136 | #1276 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1445 |
| 2006 | 98 | #1526 |
| 2005 | 133 | #1196 |
| 2004 | 178 | #945 |
| 2003 | 141 | #1093 |
| 2002 | 72 | #1647 |
| 2001 | 107 | #1242 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jaleel?
In official American birth records, the name Jaleel first appeared in 1971 (over 54 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 54 years.
Is Jaleel a popular boy name?
Jaleel ranked #1984 among boys in 2025 with 77 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1625.
When was the name Jaleel most popular?
Jaleel peaked in 1994, when 255 American boys received the name (ranked #652 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jaleel?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 23,377 newborn American boys was named Jaleel. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.