Jahmere
A unique name of unknown origin suggesting a modern combination of syllables.
Name Census estimates that about 681 living Americans carry the first name Jahmere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jahmere today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jahmere births was 2009 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jahmere. 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.
People living today
681
~ 1 in 503,310 Americans
Peak year
2009
46 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,116
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Jahmere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jahmere from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 293 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Jahmere remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jahmere 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 Jahmere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jahmeres live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, North Carolina, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Jahmere, while Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jahmere
The name Jahmere appears to be a modern invented name, likely a blend of the Arabic name Jameel and the suffix "-mere" of Greek origin meaning "sea". It does not have a clear historical etymology rooted in any particular language or culture.
This name does not seem to have any direct references in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from pre-modern times. It is a relatively new name that has emerged in recent decades.
As a modern invented name, the earliest recorded examples of Jahmere are likely from the late 20th century or early 21st century. However, there are no widely known famous individuals from history who bore this name.
Given the lack of a clear historical origin and usage, it is difficult to find any notable historical figures named Jahmere. The name appears to be a contemporary creation, likely inspired by a combination of existing name elements from different linguistic roots.
While the name Jahmere has gained some popularity in recent times, particularly in certain regions or communities, it does not have a long-standing historical legacy or documented usage in ancient civilizations or prominent figures from the past. Its meaning and significance are primarily derived from its modern coinage and contemporary usage.
People
Jahmere + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jahmere 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
Jahmere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jahmere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 681 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jahmere 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 503,310 US residents.
Is Jahmere a common name?
We classify Jahmere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 688 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jahmere most popular?
The single biggest year for Jahmere was 2009, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jahmere is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jahmere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jahmere 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.
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.