Jameze
A creative English spelling variation of the name James.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jameze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jameze today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jameze births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jameze. 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 Jameze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#8,678
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jameze: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jameze 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 Jameze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jameze
The given name Jameze has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "iambus," which refers to a type of poetic meter or rhythm. This name was popular among the poets and philosophers of ancient Greece, who revered the art of language and expression.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jameze can be found in the writings of the renowned Greek playwright Aeschylus, who lived from 525 BCE to 456 BCE. In his play "The Persians," one of the characters bears this name, though little is known about the significance or meaning behind this particular character.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Jameze gained popularity among the Greek-speaking population of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was often associated with scholars and intellectuals, as the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom was highly valued in Byzantine society.
In the 12th century, a notable figure named Jameze Akropolites rose to prominence as a Byzantine historian and statesman. Born in 1210 in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), he served as the governor of several provinces and authored a significant historical work titled "The Chronicle of the Great Logothete," which provided valuable insights into the political and social dynamics of the time.
Another influential individual bearing the name Jameze was the 16th-century Greek philosopher and scholar Jameze Argyropoulos. Born in 1480 in Constantinople, he played a crucial role in the revival of classical Greek literature and philosophy during the Renaissance period in Europe. His teachings and translations of ancient Greek texts had a profound impact on the intellectual landscape of the time.
In the realm of literature, the name Jameze is associated with the 19th-century Greek poet Jameze Solomos, who is widely regarded as the national poet of Greece. Born in 1798 on the island of Zakynthos, Solomos is best known for his iconic work "Hymn to Liberty," which became the national anthem of Greece and an enduring symbol of the country's struggle for independence.
While the name Jameze has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by various other cultures and languages over the centuries, reflecting the widespread influence of Greek civilization and its contributions to the world.
People
Jameze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jameze 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
Jameze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jameze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jameze 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 Jameze a common name?
We classify Jameze 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 Jameze most popular?
The single biggest year for Jameze was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jameze is about 35 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 Jameze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jameze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jameze 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 Jameze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jameze 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 Jameze 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 the name Jameze?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.