Jemichael
God is unmatched in mercy or might.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Jemichael. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jemichael today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jemichael births was 1990 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jemichael. 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 Jemichael. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1990
5 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,670
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Jemichael: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jemichael 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 Jemichael during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jemichael
The given name Jemichael is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the late 20th century. It appears to be a combination of the Hebrew names Jemima and Michael. The name Jemima has its roots in the Hebrew Bible, where it was borne by the eldest daughter of Job. The name is thought to derive from the Hebrew word yemimah, meaning "dove" or "perfect one." Michael, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name meaning "who is like God?" and is associated with the archangel of the same name.
While the name Jemichael itself does not have a long historical lineage, it may have been inspired by the blending of traditional Hebrew names. This practice of creating new names by combining elements from existing ones has become increasingly popular in recent times, reflecting a desire for unique and meaningful monikers.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Jemichael are scarce, as it is a relatively recent coinage. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name. Jemichael Ruscoe, an American football player, was born in 1991 and played for various teams in the National Football League (NFL) from 2013 to 2018. Jemichael Jackson, an American actor and singer, was born in 1993 and is known for his roles in television shows like The Proud Family and The Parkers.
Another individual named Jemichael is Jemichael Duke, an American professional basketball player born in 1992, who has played in various leagues around the world, including the NBA G League and the Swedish Basketball League. Jemichael Young, an American former professional basketball player born in 1984, played for several teams in the NBA and various international leagues during his career.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jemichael dates back to the late 1970s, with Jemichael Broussard, an American educator and community leader born in 1976. He has been recognized for his work in promoting education and community development initiatives.
While the name Jemichael may not have a long historical pedigree, it reflects the creativity and diversity of modern naming practices, blending traditional elements to create a unique and meaningful moniker.
People
Jemichael + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jemichael 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
Jemichael: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jemichael?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jemichael 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Jemichael a common name?
We classify Jemichael as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jemichael most popular?
The single biggest year for Jemichael was 1990, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jemichael is about 32 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 Jemichael in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jemichael a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jemichael 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 Jemichael still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jemichael 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 Jemichael 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 Jemichael as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.