Jumarcus
An English masculine name derived from the combination of Julian and Marcus.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jumarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jumarcus today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jumarcus births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jumarcus. 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 Jumarcus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,870
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Jumarcus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jumarcus 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 Jumarcus 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jumarcus
The name Jumarcus has its roots in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "ju" meaning "to rejoice" and "marcus" meaning "warrior" or "protector." The name was initially used to honor brave soldiers who fought valiantly in battles, celebrating their courage and strength.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Jumarcus can be found in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient literary work dating back to around 2100 BC. The epic tells the story of Gilgamesh, a legendary king of Uruk, and his friend Enkidu, who is referred to as "Jumarcus the Mighty" in some translations. This reference suggests that the name was associated with strength and heroism in ancient Sumerian culture.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jumarcus. One of the most famous was Jumarcus of Carthage (c. 220 BC - 183 BC), a Carthaginian general who led his army to several victories against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War. His military prowess and strategic brilliance earned him a reputation as one of the greatest military leaders of his time.
Another historical figure with the name Jumarcus was Jumarcus the Scribe (c. 1200 AD), a renowned scholar and calligrapher from the Islamic Golden Age. His exquisite calligraphic works adorned many important manuscripts and religious texts, and he is credited with contributing significantly to the preservation and dissemination of knowledge during that era.
In the 15th century, Jumarcus Eriksson (1420 - 1497) was a Swedish explorer and navigator who led several expeditions to the Arctic regions. His voyages and detailed maps played a crucial role in expanding the geographical knowledge of the time and paved the way for future explorations in the far north.
During the Renaissance period, Jumarcus Vasari (1511 - 1574) was an Italian painter, architect, and historian. He is best known for his seminal work "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," which documented the lives and works of prominent artists from the 13th to the 16th centuries, providing invaluable insights into the artistic movements of the time.
In the 19th century, Jumarcus Delacroix (1798 - 1863) was a French Romantic painter renowned for his vivid and emotionally charged works. His masterpiece, "Liberty Leading the People," became an iconic image of the French Revolution and is widely regarded as one of the most influential paintings of the Romantic era.
People
Jumarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jumarcus 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
Jumarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jumarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jumarcus 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jumarcus a common name?
We classify Jumarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jumarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Jumarcus was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jumarcus is about 34 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 Jumarcus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jumarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jumarcus 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 Jumarcus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jumarcus 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 Jumarcus 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 common is the name Jumarcus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.