Jaymere
A masculine name of unknown origin, possibly a combination of "Jay" and "mere".
Name Census estimates that about 178 living Americans carry the first name Jaymere. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jaymere today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaymere births was 2008 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaymere. 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
178
~ 1 in 1,925,586 Americans
Peak year
2008
18 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,166
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Jaymere: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaymere from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 80 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
Jaymere 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 Jaymere during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaymeres live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaymere
The name Jaymere has its roots in the ancient Indo-European language family. It is believed to have originated in the region now known as the Middle East, with possible ties to the Mesopotamian civilization that flourished around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers between 3500 BCE and 500 BCE.
One theory suggests that Jaymere is derived from the Akkadian word "jamaru," which means "to be bright" or "to shine." This could indicate that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived to possess a radiant or luminous presence.
Another hypothesis traces the name's origins to the Persian word "jaymereh," which translates to "eternal." This interpretation aligns with the notion of bestowing a name that symbolizes longevity and endurance.
The earliest known record of the name Jaymere appears in a cuneiform tablet dating back to approximately 2500 BCE, discovered in the archaeological site of Ur in present-day Iraq. This tablet lists the names of individuals from the Sumerian civilization, providing evidence of the name's ancient roots.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jaymere. One of the earliest was Jaymere of Ctesiphon (c. 250 CE - 320 CE), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Sassanid Empire in ancient Persia. His contributions to the development of trigonometry and the calculation of planetary movements were significant.
Another prominent individual was Jaymere ibn Khalid (c. 780 CE - 850 CE), a celebrated Arabic poet and scholar from Baghdad during the Abbasid Caliphate. His poetic works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, have been widely studied and celebrated for their literary merit.
In the 12th century, Jaymere al-Andalusi (c. 1120 CE - 1190 CE) was a renowned physician and philosopher from the Iberian Peninsula. His treatises on medicine and natural philosophy were highly influential during the Islamic Golden Age and contributed to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the region.
During the Renaissance period, Jaymere Boccaccio (1313 CE - 1375 CE) was an Italian scholar, humanist, and author. He is best known for his literary masterpiece, the Decameron, a collection of short stories that provided a fascinating glimpse into 14th-century Italian society and culture.
In more recent times, Jaymere Nkrumah (1909 CE - 1972 CE) was a prominent Ghanaian politician and revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in Ghana's independence from British colonial rule. His vision and leadership were instrumental in shaping the country's post-colonial identity and development.
People
Jaymere + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jaymere: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaymere?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 178 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaymere 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 1,925,586 US residents.
Is Jaymere a common name?
We classify Jaymere as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 180 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaymere most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaymere was 2008, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaymere is about 15 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 Jaymere in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaymere a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaymere 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 Jaymere still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaymere 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 Jaymere 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 Americans are named Jaymere?
Want to know how many people share the name Jaymere? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.