Jameen
Popular Indian name derived from Arabic meaning "guarantee" or "protector".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jameen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jameen today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jameen births was 1979 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jameen. 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 Jameen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1979
5 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1979 SSA rank
#6,466
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Jameen: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jameen 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 Jameen 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 Jameen
The name Jameen is an ancient name with origins that can be traced back to the Middle Eastern region, particularly the Arabian Peninsula. Its roots lie in the Arabic language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "jameen," meaning "beautiful" or "graceful."
In the early days of Islamic civilization, the name Jameen was occasionally used among Arab communities, though it was not as widespread as some other names. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a historical text from the 9th century, where it referred to a revered scholar and poet from the city of Basra, now located in modern-day Iraq.
Over the centuries, the name Jameen has appeared sporadically in various regions influenced by Arabic culture and Islamic traditions. In the 12th century, a prominent Muslim scholar and philosopher from Andalusia, a region in what is now Spain, was known by the name Jameen al-Andalusi. His writings on philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy were widely studied and influential during that time.
Fast forward to the 16th century, and we find records of a Jameen al-Baghdadi, a renowned calligrapher and artist from Baghdad, whose intricate works adorned the walls of mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire. His mastery of the Arabic script and artistic styles earned him great acclaim among his contemporaries.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Jameen al-Masri, a poet and literary critic from Egypt, made significant contributions to the Arabic literary renaissance. His works aimed to revive and modernize Arabic poetry while preserving its rich heritage.
Another notable bearer of the name was Jameen al-Maghribi, a Moroccan explorer and traveler who embarked on extensive journeys across North Africa and the Middle East in the late 19th century. His detailed accounts of his travels provided valuable insights into the cultures and societies he encountered.
While the name Jameen may not be as common in modern times, its historical significance and connection to Arabic and Islamic culture remain an integral part of its legacy. These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried this name throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Jameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jameen 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
Jameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jameen 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 Jameen a common name?
We classify Jameen 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 Jameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Jameen was 1979, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jameen is about 44 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 Jameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jameen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jameen 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 Jameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jameen 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 Jameen 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 have Jameen as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.