Jemarr
An inventive masculine name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Jemarr. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemarr today is around 43 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemarr births was 1980 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemarr. 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 Jemarr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1980
6 babies that year
Average age
43
years old
1980 SSA rank
#5,858
Tracked since 1980
Popularity
Jemarr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemarr 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 Jemarr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jemarr
The name Jemarr has its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 4500 BC to 1900 BC. It is derived from the Sumerian words "je-mar" meaning "to shine" and "mar" meaning "light". This suggests that Jemarr was originally associated with concepts of radiance, brilliance, and illumination.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jemarr can be found in a cuneiform tablet dated back to around 2500 BC, which mentions a Sumerian priest named "Jemarr-ilu" who served in the temple of the sun god Utu. This provides evidence that the name was in use during the Early Dynastic Period of Sumer.
In ancient Mesopotamian mythology, there are references to a minor deity named Jemarr, who was believed to be a messenger of the sun god Shamash. This further reinforces the connection between the name and concepts of light and radiance.
As the Sumerian civilization declined, the name Jemarr appears to have been adopted by other cultures in the region, such as the Akkadians and Babylonians. One notable historical figure bearing the name was Jemarr of Lagash, a Sumerian ruler who reigned in the city-state of Lagash around 2400 BC and was known for his military conquests and construction of monumental buildings.
During the Hellenistic period, there are records of a Greek scholar named Jemarr of Ephesus (born around 300 BC) who was renowned for his writings on astronomy and mathematics. This suggests that the name had spread to the Mediterranean region and was being used by different cultures.
In the Middle Ages, there are mentions of a monk named Jemarr the Scribe (c. 1050 AD) who was a calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts in a monastery located in what is now modern-day France. His intricate and beautiful illuminations are still preserved in various libraries and museums.
Another notable figure was Jemarr al-Andalusi (c. 1150 AD), an Arabic mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of the astrolabe.
Over the centuries, the name Jemarr has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, each adding their own unique stories and accomplishments to the rich tapestry of this ancient name.
People
Jemarr + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jemarr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemarr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemarr 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Jemarr a common name?
We classify Jemarr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jemarr most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemarr was 1980, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemarr is about 43 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 Jemarr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemarr a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemarr 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 Jemarr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemarr 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 Jemarr 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 have the name Jemarr?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Jemarr on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.