Jamere first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jamere has been for the last 45 years (from 1980 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jamere

African American name meaning "to go forward" or "to endeavor earnestly".

Popularity of Jamere by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Jamere is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 99% of people named Jamere being male.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 29 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jamere.

YearMale CountFemale Count
2024290
2023390
2022540
2021480
2020440
2019570
2018470
2017390
2016520
2015540
2014860
2013730
2012840
2011790
2010910
2009960
2008860
2007750
2006710
2005430
2004470
2003350
2002370
2001440
2000340
1999230
1998260
1997140
1996180
1995176
1994170
1993220
1992206
1991190
1990270
1989500
1988285
1987130
198680
198550
198470
198205
198150
198070

The history of the first name Jamere

The name Jamere is a relatively modern invention that emerged in the late 20th century. It does not have a clear language or cultural origin, but it appears to be a creative combination of syllables and sounds that were intended to create a unique and distinctive name.

There are no recorded instances of the name Jamere appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely because the name is a recent coinage and does not have a long historical lineage.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Jamere are found in birth records and census data from the United States, beginning in the 1970s and 1980s. It is possible that the name was initially used by African American families as a way to create a unique and culturally significant name for their children.

While the name Jamere does not have a long history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this name:

  1. Jamere Holland, an American football player who played as a defensive back for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) between 2008 and 2014.

  2. Jamere Valentine, an American professional basketball player who played in various international leagues and for the USA national team.

  3. Jamere Jenkins, an American actor and singer who has appeared in several television shows and movies, including "American Crime Story" and "The Hate U Give."

  4. Jamere Dismukes, an American artist and painter known for his abstract and expressionist works.

  5. Jamere Mills, an American entrepreneur and business executive who founded a successful technology company in the Silicon Valley.

It's worth noting that due to the relatively recent origin of the name Jamere, there may be limited information available on its historical significance or notable bearers beyond the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Jamere was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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