Jaleel
Boy name · #1984 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jaleel in class?
Jaleel scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Jaleel is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jaleels were GA (9), NC (9), FL (6), CA (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.