Jamyr
A masculine name derived from Jamie or Jamir, meaning "supplanter" or "follower".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Jamyr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jamyr today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jamyr births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jamyr. 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 Jamyr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,337
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jamyr: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jamyr from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 6 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
Jamyr 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 Jamyr 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 Jamyr
The name Jamyr is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BC. It is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "ja" meaning "to shine" and "myr" meaning "life" or "spirit," suggesting a meaning along the lines of "radiant life" or "shining spirit."
This name was likely used in the regions of ancient Mesopotamia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey. While its exact roots are shrouded in the mists of time, some scholars speculate that the name Jamyr may have been associated with ancient Sumerian deities or mythological figures associated with the sun, light, or vitality.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Jamyr are found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the Sumerian civilization, though the specific individuals bearing this name are lost to history. It is possible that the name held religious or spiritual significance in ancient Sumerian culture, given its connection to concepts of radiance and life force.
Throughout the centuries, the name Jamyr has been worn by various notable individuals, though its use has been relatively rare. One of the earliest known figures with this name was Jamyr ibn Abdallah, a 9th-century Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jamyr al-Din al-Hasan, a 13th-century Persian poet and philosopher who wrote extensively on Sufism and mystical themes. His works, such as "The Garden of Truth," explored the spiritual dimensions of human existence and the pursuit of enlightenment.
In the 15th century, Jamyr Bey was a notable Ottoman military commander and statesman who served under Sultan Mehmed II. He played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, Jamyr Khan was a renowned Afghan tribal leader and warrior who led his forces against the British during the Second Anglo-Afghan War of 1878-1880. His fierce resistance and tactical acumen earned him a reputation as a formidable adversary.
More recently, Jamyr Hernandez was a 20th-century Honduran artist and sculptor whose works celebrated the indigenous heritage and cultural traditions of Central America. His striking sculptures and murals captured the vibrant spirit of his homeland and brought international recognition to Honduran art.
While the name Jamyr has maintained a niche presence throughout history, its ancient Sumerian roots and connections to concepts of radiance and life force have endured, making it a unique and evocative choice for those seeking a name steeped in antiquity and rich symbolism.
People
Jamyr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jamyr 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
Jamyr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jamyr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jamyr 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Jamyr a common name?
We classify Jamyr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jamyr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jamyr was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jamyr is about 18 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 Jamyr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jamyr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jamyr 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 Jamyr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jamyr 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 Jamyr 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 share the name Jamyr?
Want to know how many people have the name Jamyr? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.