Find out how popular the first name Jomar has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jomar by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Jomar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 22 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jomar.

The history of the first name Jomar

The given name Jomar is believed to have its origins in the Philippines. It is a combination of the names Jose and Maria, two of the most common Spanish names in the country. The name likely emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

Jomar is a relatively modern name, and there are no known historical references to it in ancient texts or religious scriptures. The earliest recorded examples of the name date back to the late 19th century, when the Philippines was still under Spanish rule.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Jomar was Jomar Pascual, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 1800s. Pascual was born in 1871 and was executed by Spanish authorities in 1897 for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution.

Another notable figure with the name Jomar was Jomar Visaya, a Filipino painter and artist who was active in the early 20th century. Visaya was born in 1899 and is known for his portraits and landscapes that depicted Filipino life and culture during the American colonial period.

In more recent times, Jomar Talampas was a Filipino basketball player who played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 1980s and 1990s. Talampas was born in 1962 and was known for his defensive skills and leadership on the court.

Jomar Bordon was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the province of Misamis Oriental from 2010 to 2019. Bordon was born in 1964 and was known for his advocacy for environmental protection and sustainable development.

Another prominent individual with the name Jomar was Jomar Mendoza, a Filipino film director and screenwriter who gained recognition in the 1990s and 2000s. Mendoza was born in 1969 and is known for his gritty and realistic portrayals of urban life in the Philippines.

While the name Jomar is not as common as some other Filipino names, it has a rich history rooted in the country's cultural and colonial past. The name continues to be used today, carrying on a tradition that spans several centuries.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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