Jamore
A masculine name potentially derived from the combination of "James" and "Amore" (Italian for "love").
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jamore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamore today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamore births was 2009 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamore. 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 Jamore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
2009
7 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2009 SSA rank
#10,327
Tracked since 1993
Popularity
Jamore: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamore from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamore 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 Jamore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jamore
The name Jamore is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian root words "ja" meaning "water" and "more" meaning "great," suggesting a potential connection to bodies of water or a reverence for water sources.
In the early Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), water played a crucial role in the development of agriculture and the growth of cities along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The name Jamore may have been bestowed upon individuals who lived near significant water sources or had a deep respect for the life-sustaining properties of water.
While there are no direct references to the name Jamore in ancient Sumerian texts or cuneiform inscriptions, its linguistic roots and the importance of water in that culture lend credence to its potential Sumerian origin.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jamore can be traced back to the 12th century BCE, during the reign of the Assyrian Empire. One notable figure was Jamore of Nineveh, a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of several monumental structures, including the grand palace of King Sennacherib in the ancient city of Nineveh (circa 700 BCE).
Another historical figure bearing the name Jamore was a respected scribe and scholar who lived during the reign of the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 BCE). His works on astronomy and mathematics were highly regarded in his time and contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the region.
In the later centuries, the name Jamore appeared in various religious texts and historical records, though its usage was relatively rare. One notable mention was in the writings of the 9th-century Islamic scholar and philosopher Al-Kindi, who referenced a Jamore ibn Khalid, a renowned physician and alchemist from the Abbasid Caliphate.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jamore resurfaced in Europe, possibly due to the influence of classical literature and a renewed interest in ancient languages. One notable bearer of the name was Jamore da Vinci (1452-1519), a distant relative of the famous artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Jamore da Vinci was a respected architect and engineer who contributed to several notable architectural projects in Renaissance Italy.
In the 19th century, Jamore Clemens (1835-1888) was a prominent American writer and journalist, known for his satirical works and critiques of society. He was a contemporary of Mark Twain and often collaborated with him on various literary endeavors.
While the name Jamore has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left a lasting imprint on various cultures and civilizations, reflecting the enduring significance of water and the contributions of individuals who bore this unique name.
People
Jamore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamore 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
Jamore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamore 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 Jamore a common name?
We classify Jamore 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 Jamore most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamore was 2009, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamore is about 24 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 Jamore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamore 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 Jamore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamore 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 Jamore 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 Jamore?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.