How old is someone named Jamaal?
The average Jamaal is 35 years old.
Half of all living Jamaals are between 27 and 44.
When was Jamaal popular?
Jamaal rose fast and peaked in 1982, then faded almost as fast. 59% of all Jamaals were born within 15 years of each other.
Popular names of 1982 · The most popular names of the 1980s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 948 | 870 |
| 1980s | 3,919 | 3,700 |
| 1990s | 1,716 | 1,700 |
| 2000s | 1,121 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 670 | 660 |
| 2020s | 213 | 210 |
How many Jamaals are still alive?
About 8,200 Jamaals are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 8,600 babies named Jamaal since 1970.
Nearly every Jamaal ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jamaal?
More than half of living Jamaals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 16%
- Millennial 56%
- Gen Z 21%
- Gen Alpha 8%
Is Jamaal an old name?
Somewhat. Jamaal is older than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Jamaal a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Jamaals are men.
Names the same age as Jamaal
NAME TWIN
Jamaal's name twin is Adam. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Adam's age curve is the closest match to Jamaal's: 85% alike.
Other spellings: Jamal (32)
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Questions about the name Jamaal
How old is the average Jamaal?
The average Jamaal in the US is 35 years old. The median is 38, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jamaal?
About 8,200 Jamaals are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,600 babies given the name since 1970.
When was the name Jamaal most popular?
In 1982, when about 720 baby boys were named Jamaal.
Is Jamaal a Millennial name?
Yes. About 56% of living Jamaals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this