How old is someone named Jamal?
The average Jamal is 32 years old.
Half of all living Jamals are between 23 and 40.
When was Jamal popular?
Parents have been choosing Jamal less often since its peak in 1993; 169 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 91 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 580 | 490 |
| 1970s | 4,786 | 4,300 |
| 1980s | 7,289 | 6,900 |
| 1990s | 10,312 | 10,000 |
| 2000s | 5,898 | 5,800 |
| 2010s | 3,266 | 3,200 |
| 2020s | 1,268 | 1,300 |
How many Jamals are still alive?
About 32,000 Jamals are alive in the US today. That's 95% of the roughly 34,000 babies named Jamal since 1946.
Nearly every Jamal ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jamal?
About two in five living Jamals are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 17%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Jamal an old name?
Somewhat. Jamal is older than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jamal will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jamal a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.2% of living Jamals are men.
Names the same age as Jamal
NAME TWIN
Jamal's name twin is Korey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Korey's age curve is the closest match to Jamal's: 93% alike.
Other spellings: Jamaal (35)
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Questions about the name Jamal
How old is the average Jamal?
The average Jamal in the US is 32 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jamal?
About 32,000 Jamals are alive in the US today, out of roughly 34,000 babies given the name since 1946.
When was the name Jamal most popular?
In 1993, when about 1,300 baby boys were named Jamal.
Is Jamal a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Jamals, but the name spans several generations.
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