Jmarion
A given name blending James and Marion, possibly inspired by Jean-Marie.
Name Census estimates that about 147 living Americans carry the first name Jmarion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jmarion today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jmarion births was 2005 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jmarion. 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
147
~ 1 in 2,331,662 Americans
Peak year
2005
24 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2022 SSA rank
#9,380
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Jmarion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jmarion from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 110 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
Jmarion 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 Jmarion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jmarions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jmarion
The name Jmarion is a unique and uncommon given name that combines elements from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek language, where the prefix "J" is derived from the letter "Iota," representing the sound "ee" or "i." This prefix was often used to form variant spellings of names or to indicate a diminutive or affectionate form.
The root "marion" finds its roots in the Latin name "Marianus," which itself is derived from the Roman name "Marius." Marius was a prominent Roman family name associated with the ancient Roman general and statesman Gaius Marius, who lived from around 157 BC to 86 BC. The name Marius is thought to be of Etruscan origin, potentially related to the word "mar," meaning "male" or "masculine."
While the name Jmarion itself does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components have a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. The earliest recorded examples of names featuring the "marion" root can be found in medieval European records, often associated with individuals of French or Germanic descent.
One of the earliest notable individuals with a name similar to Jmarion was Marianus Scotus, a renowned Irish monk and chronicler who lived in the 11th century. He is known for his contribution to the Chronicon Universale, a significant work of medieval historiography.
Another historical figure with a name close to Jmarion was Marian Rejewski, a Polish mathematician and cryptologist who played a crucial role in cracking the German Enigma machine cipher during World War II. He was born in 1905 and died in 1980.
In the realm of literature, the name Marion is famously associated with the titular character of the 1938 novel "The Citadel" by A.J. Cronin. The novel's protagonist, Dr. Andrew Manson, marries a woman named Christine Marion Wood.
In the world of sports, Jmarion Jeans, an American professional baseball player, was born in 1994 and currently plays for the Miami Marlins organization.
Lastly, Jmarion Thompkins, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur, founded the clothing brand "Jmarion Apparel" in the early 2000s, gaining recognition for his unique streetwear designs.
People
Jmarion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jmarion 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
Jmarion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jmarion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 147 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jmarion 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 2,331,662 US residents.
Is Jmarion a common name?
We classify Jmarion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jmarion most popular?
The single biggest year for Jmarion was 2005, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jmarion is about 18 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 Jmarion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jmarion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jmarion 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 Jmarion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jmarion 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 Jmarion 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 Jmarion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.