Boy nameCurrently #2,345 in the USSteady
Jaleel
2 syllablesPeak year: 19946 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jaleel's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jaleel's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jaleel |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 144 |
| 1992 | 205 |
| 1993 | 158 |
| 1994 | 255 |
| 1995 | 244 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 205 |
| 1998 | 188 |
| 1999 | 167 |
| 2000 | 155 |
| 2001 | 107 |
| 2002 | 72 |
| 2003 | 141 |
| 2004 | 178 |
| 2005 | 133 |
| 2006 | 98 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 136 |
| 2009 | 163 |
| 2010 | 156 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 157 |
| 2013 | 124 |
| 2014 | 109 |
| 2015 | 98 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 106 |
| 2018 | 89 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 89 |
| 2021 | 104 |
| 2022 | 98 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 60 |
Jaleel through the decades
- Jaleel peaked in 1994, when 255 babies were named Jaleel in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jaleel has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jaleel currently ranks #2,345 in the US and is holding steady.