Jamonte
A masculine name of uncertain origin, perhaps a blend of other names.
Name Census estimates that about 753 living Americans carry the first name Jamonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamonte today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamonte births was 1993 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamonte. 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.
People living today
753
~ 1 in 455,185 Americans
Peak year
1993
33 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,288
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Jamonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamonte from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 275 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamonte 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 Jamonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jamontes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Virginia, Georgia, Illinois recorded the most babies named Jamonte, while Illinois, Georgia, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamonte
The name Jamonte is a relatively modern invention, having emerged in the late 20th century. Its origins are somewhat obscure, but it is believed to be a portmanteau or blend of the names James and Monte. James is a traditional English name derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." Monte, on the other hand, is a Spanish and Italian word meaning "mountain."
While the name Jamonte itself does not have a rich historical lineage, the component names James and Monte do have some interesting backstories. The name James has been popular for centuries, with numerous notable figures throughout history bearing the name. One of the most famous was James I of England, who reigned from 1603 to 1625 and oversaw the creation of the King James Bible.
Monte, as a name, is less common but has been used occasionally, particularly in Spanish and Italian-speaking cultures. One notable bearer of the name was Monte Melkonian (1957-1993), an Armenian-American revolutionary and military commander who fought in the Nagorno-Karabakh War.
As for the earliest recorded examples of the name Jamonte, they appear to date back to the late 1970s or early 1980s, though it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origin. Some of the earliest known individuals with the name include Jamonte Courtney, a basketball player born in 1981, and Jamonte Deloach, a football player born in 1988.
Other notable individuals with the first name Jamonte include Jamonte Graham, a basketball player born in 1994, and Jamonte Vaughn, a football player born in 1994. Additionally, there is Jamonte Idlette, an actor and musician born in 1991.
While the name Jamonte may not have a deep historical significance, its uniqueness and blend of two distinct names from different linguistic backgrounds make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a modern and distinctive name for their child.
People
Jamonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamonte 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
Jamonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 753 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamonte 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 455,185 US residents.
Is Jamonte a common name?
We classify Jamonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 767 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamonte was 1993, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamonte is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jamonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamonte 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.
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.