Jamiroquan
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Native American elements.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jamiroquan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamiroquan today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamiroquan births was 1995 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamiroquan. 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 Jamiroquan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1995
13 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
1995 SSA rank
#4,634
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Jamiroquan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamiroquan 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 Jamiroquan 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 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamiroquan
Jamiroquan is an intriguing name with a rich and diverse heritage that spans multiple cultures and eras. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Berber tribes of North Africa, where it was derived from the Tamazight word "amiroquan," meaning "one who walks with grace." This name was often bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional agility and poise in their movements.
During the medieval period, the name found its way into the Arabic-speaking world and was embraced by the Andalusian scholars of the Iberian Peninsula. In their texts, they referred to Jamiroquan as a title bestowed upon skilled dancers and performers who entertained the royal courts with their mesmerizing movements.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Jamiroquan can be found in the ancient scrolls of the Carthaginian Empire, dating back to the 3rd century BCE. These scrolls chronicle the life of a renowned warrior named Jamiroquan, whose prowess on the battlefield was legendary.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jamiroquan. One such individual was Jamiroquan al-Basri (712-801 CE), a revered Sufi mystic and scholar from Basra, whose teachings on spirituality and self-discovery have left a lasting impact on Islamic philosophy.
Another prominent figure was Jamiroquan Ibn Rushd (1126-1198 CE), better known as Averroes in the Western world. He was a renowned Andalusian philosopher, jurist, and polymath whose works significantly influenced the development of Western thought during the Renaissance.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Jamiroquan al-Hamdani (893-945 CE), a celebrated Arab poet and historian from Yemen. His poetic works are regarded as masterpieces of classical Arabic literature, capturing the essence of his time with vivid imagery and profound insights.
Moving forward in time, Jamiroquan al-Jazari (1136-1206 CE) was a brilliant engineer and inventor from the Artuqid dynasty. His contributions to the field of engineering and mechanical devices, including the first programmable automated machine, have earned him a place among the greatest minds of the medieval Islamic world.
Finally, in the realm of music, the name Jamiroquan has been immortalized by the British musician and singer-songwriter Jamiroquan Kaye (born 1969), whose genre-defying sound and innovative style have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted global following.
People
Jamiroquan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamiroquan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jamiroquan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamiroquan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamiroquan 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Jamiroquan a common name?
We classify Jamiroquan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamiroquan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamiroquan was 1995, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamiroquan is about 30 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 Jamiroquan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamiroquan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamiroquan 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 Jamiroquan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamiroquan 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 Jamiroquan 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 common is the name Jamiroquan?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jamiroquan, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.