Jamarin
A feminine name of uncertain meaning and origin, possibly a combination of "Jamar" and "Arin".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jamarin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamarin today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamarin births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamarin. 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 Jamarin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2009 SSA rank
#13,263
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jamarin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamarin 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 Jamarin 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamarin
The given name Jamarin is believed to have originated from the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the 6th century BCE. It is derived from the Aramaic root word "jmr," meaning "to preserve" or "to protect." The name was likely given to children with the hope of bestowing upon them a long and protected life.
In ancient texts, the name Jamarin is mentioned in the Aramaic inscriptions found in the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century CE and suggest that the name was commonly used among the Aramaic-speaking population of the region during that time period.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jamarin was a prominent merchant from the city of Hatra, located in modern-day Iraq. He lived in the 2nd century CE and is mentioned in historical records for his successful trading ventures along the Silk Road.
Another notable figure named Jamarin was a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 7th century CE in the Persian city of Shiraz. His work, which consisted of lyrical poems and philosophical treatises, was highly regarded during his lifetime and contributed significantly to the literary traditions of the region.
In the 9th century CE, a man named Jamarin ibn al-Husayn was a respected physician and philosopher in the Abbasid Caliphate. He authored several influential texts on medicine and natural philosophy, which were widely studied in the Islamic world at the time.
During the 12th century CE, a Sufi mystic named Jamarin al-Din was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his role in spreading the principles of Sufism throughout the Middle East. His followers established several Sufi orders that continue to exist to this day.
In the 15th century, a prominent military leader named Jamarin al-Salihi played a crucial role in defending the city of Damascus against the Mongol invasions. His bravery and strategic skills were widely celebrated, and he is remembered as a hero in the region's history.
While the name Jamarin has its roots in ancient Aramaic and was commonly used in various parts of the Middle East throughout history, it has since become relatively rare in modern times, with few recorded instances of its usage in recent centuries.
People
Jamarin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamarin 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
Jamarin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamarin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamarin 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jamarin a common name?
We classify Jamarin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamarin most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamarin was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamarin is about 20 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 Jamarin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamarin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamarin 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 Jamarin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamarin 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 Jamarin 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 called Jamarin?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.