Jamard
The name Jamard has no definitive meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 31 living Americans carry the first name Jamard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamard today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamard births was 1979 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamard. 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 Jamard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
31
~ 1 in 11,056,592 Americans
Peak year
1979
12 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,831
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jamard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamard from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Jamard remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamard 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 Jamard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamard
Jamard is a masculine given name with roots tracing back to the ancient Semitic languages. Its origins can be attributed to the Phoenician culture, which flourished in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean between the 16th and 6th centuries BC. The name is believed to be derived from the Phoenician word "yamar," which translates to "river" or "stream."
One of the earliest known references to the name Jamard can be found in the Phoenician inscriptions discovered in the ancient city of Carthage, located in present-day Tunisia. These inscriptions date back to the 5th century BC and suggest that the name was in use among the Phoenician population during that time period.
As the Phoenician civilization expanded its trade networks across the Mediterranean, the name Jamard likely spread to other regions and cultures. It is possible that the name found its way into the Greek and Roman worlds, where it may have undergone slight modifications in spelling and pronunciation.
In the realm of historical figures, Jamard appears to have been a relatively uncommon name throughout the centuries. However, a few notable individuals bearing this name can be found in various historical records.
One such individual was Jamard of Antioch, a Syriac scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. He is known for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis and his works on the interpretation of the Old Testament.
Another historical figure with the name Jamard was a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived during the 13th century. Records indicate that he traveled extensively throughout the Mediterranean region, establishing trade routes and forging diplomatic ties with various civilizations.
In the medieval period, a Jamard of Arles is mentioned in chronicles as a prominent figure in the city's religious and political affairs. He is said to have played a significant role in the construction of the Arles Cathedral during the 12th century.
Moving forward in time, a Jamard de Montfort is recorded as a French military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France in the 14th century. He is noted for his valor and strategic prowess on the battlefield.
Finally, in the 18th century, a Jamard Delacroix was a French artist and engraver who gained recognition for his intricate etchings and illustrations, many of which depicted scenes from classical mythology and literature.
While the name Jamard may not be as widespread or well-known as some other given names, its rich history and linguistic roots provide a fascinating glimpse into the diverse cultures and civilizations that have shaped its legacy over the centuries.
People
Jamard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 31 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamard 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 11,056,592 US residents.
Is Jamard a common name?
We classify Jamard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 47% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamard most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamard was 1979, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamard 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 Jamard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamard 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 Jamard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamard 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 Jamard 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 are named Jamard?
Want to know how many people share the name Jamard? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.