Jimell
An English masculine name derived from the combination of Jim and Mel.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jimell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jimell today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jimell births was 1985 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jimell. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jimell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1985
6 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,138
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Jimell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jimell by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jimell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jimell
The given name Jimell has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3000 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ji" meaning "to raise" and "mel" meaning "spirit" or "essence," suggesting a meaning of "one who raises the spirit."
This name has been found inscribed on clay tablets and cuneiform writings from the Sumerian city-states, indicating its usage during that era. Some scholars have also drawn connections between Jimell and the Sumerian deity Inanna, the goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, though the exact nature of this association remains unclear.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Jimell is thought to be a high-ranking priestess who lived in the city of Uruk around 2500 BCE. Her name appears on a ceremonial clay tablet detailing religious rituals and offerings to the gods.
In later years, the name Jimell appeared in various ancient texts and historical records from the region. One notable figure was Jimell of Babylon, a skilled architect who is credited with overseeing the construction of the famous Ishtar Gate in the city of Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE).
During the Middle Ages, the name Jimell resurfaced in parts of Europe, particularly in the region now known as Germany. A prominent figure bearing this name was Jimell von Mainz, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century and wrote extensively on Christian teachings and philosophy.
In the 16th century, Jimell Delacroix was a French painter and artist who gained recognition for his intricate portraits and landscape paintings. His works can still be found in various art galleries and museums across Europe.
Another historical figure with this name was Jimell Barrington, an English explorer and navigator who embarked on several voyages to the Americas in the late 17th century. His detailed journals and maps contributed significantly to the exploration and understanding of the new world at that time.
It is worth noting that while the name Jimell has ancient roots and can be found throughout history, its usage has been relatively uncommon in recent centuries, making it a unique and intriguing choice for a given name.
People
Jimell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jimell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jimell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jimell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jimell going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jimell a common name?
We classify Jimell as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jimell most popular?
The single biggest year for Jimell was 1985, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jimell is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jimell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jimell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jimell in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jimell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jimell in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jimell can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Jimell as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jimell, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.