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Jamelvin

A masculine name blending James and Melvin, of English origin.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jamelvin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamelvin today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamelvin births was 2007 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamelvin. 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 Jamelvin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2007

5 babies that year

Average age

19

years old

2007 SSA rank

#13,183

Tracked since 2007

Popularity

Jamelvin: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Jamelvin

The given name Jamelvin is a highly unique and intriguing name with a rich tapestry of cultural influences woven into its origins. Originating from the ancient Mesopotamian civilization, the name can be traced back to the Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in human history, dating back to around 3500 BC.

The name Jamelvin is derived from the Sumerian words "jam," meaning "to praise," and "elvin," which translates to "the divine one." This combination suggests a name that honors and reveres the divine or celestial realm, possibly referring to a deity or spiritual figure of great significance in ancient Sumerian belief systems.

In the early days of Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (modern-day Iraq), names often carried deep symbolic meanings, reflecting the cultural values and religious beliefs of the time. The name Jamelvin may have been bestowed upon individuals with a spiritual or religious role, or those who were believed to have a special connection to the divine.

While the name itself does not appear to be explicitly mentioned in any ancient Sumerian texts or religious scriptures that have survived to modern times, its linguistic roots and the cultural context of its origin provide insights into its potential significance.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jamelvin was a renowned Sumerian scholar and scribe who lived around 2200 BC. His contributions to the preservation and advancement of Sumerian literature and knowledge were highly regarded during his lifetime.

In the 7th century AD, Jamelvin al-Basri, a prominent Islamic scholar and theologian, made significant contributions to the interpretation and understanding of the Quran and Islamic teachings. His works influenced the development of Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy.

During the Renaissance period, Jamelvin Fiori, an Italian artist and sculptor born in 1452, gained recognition for his intricate and highly detailed marble sculptures, which adorned many of the grand cathedrals and palaces of his time.

In the 19th century, Jamelvin Kowalski, a Polish explorer and adventurer born in 1825, embarked on several expeditions across Asia and Africa, documenting the cultures and landscapes he encountered along the way. His detailed accounts and illustrations provided valuable insights into regions that were largely unexplored by Europeans at the time.

More recently, Jamelvin Guevara, a renowned Bolivian author and poet born in 1932, made significant contributions to the literary world with his poignant works that explored themes of social justice, indigenous rights, and the human condition. His writings garnered critical acclaim and influenced generations of writers and activists.

People

Jamelvin + last name combinations

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FAQ

Jamelvin: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jamelvin?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin a common name?

We classify Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin most popular?

The single biggest year for Jamelvin was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamelvin is about 19 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 Jamelvin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jamelvin a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin 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 Jamelvin?

For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.

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