Jarmarcus
A masculine name with uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Jarmarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jarmarcus today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jarmarcus births was 1993 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jarmarcus. 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
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1993
21 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2000 SSA rank
#6,531
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Jarmarcus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jarmarcus from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 107 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jarmarcus 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 Jarmarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jarmarcus' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jarmarcus
The given name Jarmarcus has its origins in the ancient Mesopotamian language of Akkadian, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Iraq during the 3rd millennium BCE. The name is believed to have been derived from the combination of two words: "jar" meaning "river" and "marcus" meaning "warrior" or "brave one."
One of the earliest known references to the name Jarmarcus can be found in the cuneiform tablets dating back to the reign of the Akkadian king Sargon the Great (circa 2334-2279 BCE). These tablets mention a military commander named Jarmarcus who led the king's army in several successful campaigns against neighboring kingdoms.
In the subsequent centuries, the name Jarmarcus appeared sporadically in various ancient texts and historical records from the region, often associated with individuals of notable military or political significance. One such individual was Jarmarcus of Babylon, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (circa 605-562 BCE).
As the Akkadian language and culture gradually declined, the name Jarmarcus faded from widespread use, but it was occasionally adopted by individuals in various parts of the ancient world, often as a tribute to its historical connotations of bravery and strength.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jarmarcus in the Western world was Jarmarcus of Tarsus, a Roman military commander who lived in the 2nd century CE. He is mentioned in several historical accounts for his valor and leadership during the Roman campaigns against the Parthian Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Jarmarcus was relatively uncommon, but there are records of a few individuals bearing this name. One notable figure was Jarmarcus the Scribe, a monk and calligrapher who lived in the 9th century CE and was renowned for his exquisite manuscript illuminations in various monasteries across Europe.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jarmarcus gained some popularity among certain noble families, particularly in Italy and France. One of the most notable individuals with this name was Jarmarcus Valente (1520-1588), a Venetian explorer and cartographer who is credited with mapping vast regions of the Mediterranean and contributing to the advancement of navigation techniques.
In the 17th century, Jarmarcus was the name of a renowned Dutch painter, Jarmarcus van Rijn (1606-1669), whose works were highly celebrated for their exceptional attention to detail and realistic portrayal of everyday life.
While the name Jarmarcus has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, it has continued to be used sporadically, often as a nod to its historical significance and associations with bravery, strength, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Jarmarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jarmarcus 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
Jarmarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jarmarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jarmarcus 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Jarmarcus a common name?
We classify Jarmarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jarmarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Jarmarcus was 1993, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jarmarcus is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jarmarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jarmarcus 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.