Jemario
An invented name of unknown derivation and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 95 living Americans carry the first name Jemario. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemario today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemario births was 1988 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemario. 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 Jemario. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
95
~ 1 in 3,607,940 Americans
Peak year
1988
12 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,199
Tracked since 1979
Census
Jemario in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 105 people with the first name Jemario, which placed it at #52,717 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#52,717
National first-name rank
People counted
105
105 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
88.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jemario
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jemario is Black at 88.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jemario described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jemario at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.6% · 93
- White3.8% · 4
- Two or more races3.8% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Popularity
Jemario: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jemario from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 54 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemario 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 Jemario 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 Jemario
The name Jemario is believed to have its origins in the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Middle East and North Africa. It is likely derived from the root words "jamar" or "jamr," which were associated with concepts of strength, vigor, and masculinity.
In the early centuries of the first millennium, the name Jemario began appearing in various Aramaic and Arabic texts, often used as a personal name for men. Its popularity spread across the region, and it was adopted by various cultures and communities within the vast territories influenced by the Islamic empires and trade networks.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jemario can be found in the chronicles of the Abbasid Caliphate, where it was borne by a renowned poet and scholar named Jemario al-Qurashi, who lived in the 9th century CE. His works and teachings were widely celebrated during his lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of Arab intellectuals.
In the 12th century, a prominent Andalusian philosopher and mathematician, Jemario ibn al-Haytham, made significant contributions to the fields of optics and astronomy. His pioneering work on the principles of vision and light paved the way for later advancements in scientific understanding.
During the Ottoman Empire's reign in the 16th century, Jemario Pasha was a revered military leader and statesman. His strategic acumen and bravery in battles against the Habsburgs and Safavids earned him a place in the annals of Ottoman history.
In the realm of literature, Jemario ibn al-Mutanabbi, a 10th-century Arab poet, was widely acclaimed for his eloquent and powerful verses. His poetic works, which often celebrated the virtues of courage and honor, continue to be studied and admired by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Another notable figure bearing the name Jemario was a 14th-century Sufi mystic and philosopher from Persia, Jemario al-Rumi. His profound teachings on spirituality and love have left an indelible mark on Islamic mysticism and continue to inspire seekers of spiritual enlightenment to this day.
These are just a few examples of the rich historical tapestry woven by individuals named Jemario, spanning various regions, disciplines, and eras. The name's enduring presence across centuries is a testament to its deep-rooted cultural significance and the lasting impact of those who have carried it with distinction.
People
Jemario + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jemario 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
Jemario: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemario?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 95 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemario 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 3,607,940 US residents.
Is Jemario a common name?
We classify Jemario as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jemario most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemario was 1988, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemario is about 35 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jemario in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 105 people with the name Jemario, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #52,717 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jemario in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jemario?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jemario appears almost entirely male. Of the 99 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jemario?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jemario is Black at 88.6%. The next largest groups are White (3.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jemario most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jemario in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (93 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jemario in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemario a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemario 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 Jemario still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemario 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 Jemario 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.
How many people have Jemario as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Jemario, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.