Jahmarcus
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly a combination of "Jam" and "Marcus".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Jahmarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmarcus today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmarcus births was 2007 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmarcus. 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 Jahmarcus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2007
8 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2008 SSA rank
#11,639
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Jahmarcus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmarcus 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 Jahmarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmarcus
The given name Jahmarcus is a relatively modern combination of two distinct elements. The first part, "Jah," is derived from the Hebrew word "Yahweh," which is one of the names used to refer to God in the Judeo-Christian tradition. This component has its roots in ancient Semitic languages and can be traced back to biblical times.
The second part of the name, "marcus," has its origins in the Latin language. It was a common Roman name and is believed to be derived from the word "Mars," the name of the Roman god of war. This element has been widely used in various European cultures and has a long history dating back to ancient Rome.
While the combined form of "Jahmarcus" is relatively new, it seems to have emerged as a creative combination of these two distinct elements, possibly inspired by the desire to blend spiritual and cultural traditions. However, there are no recorded instances of this specific name being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records prior to modern times.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jahmarcus are relatively recent, with the first known instances appearing in the late 20th century. One notable individual with this name is Jahmarcus Russell, an American football player who was born in 1985 and played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders.
Another individual with the name Jahmarcus is Jahmarcus Love, an American basketball player who was born in 1997 and played for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
While not as well-known, there are a few other individuals with the name Jahmarcus who have made their mark in various fields. For instance, Jahmarcus Smith is an American actor and filmmaker, known for his work in independent films and television shows.
Additionally, Jahmarcus Brown is an American entrepreneur and business executive, who has founded and led several successful companies in the technology sector.
It's worth noting that the name Jahmarcus, while not extremely common, has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in certain regions of the United States.
People
Jahmarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmarcus 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
Jahmarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmarcus 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Jahmarcus a common name?
We classify Jahmarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmarcus was 2007, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmarcus is about 18 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 Jahmarcus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jahmarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmarcus 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 Jahmarcus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jahmarcus 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 Jahmarcus 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 share the name Jahmarcus?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.