Jamaro
An invented name with possible influences from Roman or Italian roots.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamaro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamaro today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamaro births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamaro. 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 Jamaro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,260
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Jamaro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamaro 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 Jamaro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamaro
The given name Jamaro is of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus among scholars about its linguistic roots or cultural background. Some have speculated that it may derive from an obscure African language, while others suggest it could be a variant of the more common name James, influenced by Arabic or Aramaic.
Jamaro does not appear to have been widely used throughout history, and there are few, if any, definitive references to it in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. The earliest recorded instances of the name seem to be from the late 19th century, with scattered examples found in various parts of the world.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Jamaro was Jamaro Quintana, a Spanish-born explorer and adventurer who lived from 1832 to 1912. He is said to have traveled extensively throughout South America and the Caribbean, documenting his journeys in a series of journals and maps.
Another notable figure was Jamaro Takahashi, a Japanese painter and calligrapher who lived from 1877 to 1957. He is celebrated for his traditional ink paintings and his contributions to the preservation of traditional Japanese art forms.
In the realm of literature, one can find Jamaro Pereira, a Portuguese author and poet who lived from 1901 to 1988. He is best known for his collection of poetry entitled "Canções do Exílio" (Songs of Exile), which explored themes of displacement and longing.
In the world of music, there was Jamaro Alves, a Brazilian composer and musician who lived from 1925 to 2001. He was a prominent figure in the bossa nova movement and is credited with popularizing the genre both within Brazil and internationally.
Finally, there was Jamaro Kenyatta, a Kenyan political leader and activist who lived from 1938 to 2012. He played a crucial role in Kenya's struggle for independence from British colonial rule and later served as the country's first prime minister and president.
While the name Jamaro may not have an extensive historical footprint, these individuals from various backgrounds and eras have left their mark in their respective fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of human endeavor and achievement.
People
Jamaro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamaro 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
Jamaro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamaro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamaro 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jamaro a common name?
We classify Jamaro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamaro most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamaro was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamaro is about 46 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 Jamaro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamaro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamaro 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 Jamaro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamaro 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 Jamaro 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 Jamaro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.