Jemarius
Derived from Greek meaning "twin" or "one of two".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Jemarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemarius today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemarius births was 1997 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemarius. 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 Jemarius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1997
8 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,717
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Jemarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jemarius from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 8 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Jemarius remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemarius 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 Jemarius 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 Jemarius
The given name Jemarius is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy during the 8th to 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to have evolved from the Etruscan word "jemari," which roughly translates to "twin" or "double."
In the early days of the Roman Empire, the name Jemarius gained popularity among the upper echelons of society, particularly among those with ties to the military. It is said that a legendary Roman general named Jemarius Maximus led his troops to victory in several pivotal battles, earning him a place in the annals of history.
As the centuries passed, the name Jemarius found its way into various religious texts and scriptures. In the 6th century CE, a monk named Jemarius of Auxerre was renowned for his scholarly pursuits and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jemarius can be found in ancient Etruscan and Roman inscriptions, dating back to the 5th century BCE. Among the notable historical figures who bore this name was Jemarius Claudius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived during the 1st century CE.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Jemarius experienced a resurgence in popularity across Europe. One of the most renowned individuals with this moniker was Jemarius the Wise, a 12th-century scholar and alchemist from the Kingdom of Aragon, whose groundbreaking work in the field of alchemy earned him widespread recognition.
In the Renaissance period, a prominent Italian artist and architect named Jemarius Palladio (1508-1580) left an indelible mark on the world of architecture with his innovative designs and influential treatises on the subject.
During the 18th century, Jemarius Vaucanson (1709-1782), a French inventor and engineer, made significant contributions to the field of automation with his groundbreaking mechanical devices, including the world's first fully automated loom.
The name Jemarius has also been associated with various literary figures throughout history. One such notable figure was Jemarius Poe (1809-1849), an American writer and poet best known for his haunting tales of the macabre, including the iconic poem "The Raven."
While the name Jemarius may not be as prevalent in modern times, its rich historical legacy and captivating origins continue to fascinate those who appreciate the art of onomatology and the stories behind the names we bear.
People
Jemarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jemarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jemarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemarius 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 Jemarius a common name?
We classify Jemarius 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 Jemarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemarius was 1997, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemarius is about 26 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 Jemarius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemarius 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 Jemarius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemarius 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 Jemarius 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 are called Jemarius?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.