Jahmar
Every Jahmar since 1974 — 550 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jahmar
Jahmar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 550 American babies have been named Jahmar. Its peak came in 2002, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jahmar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jahmar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,002 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,264 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,450 |
| 2020 | 10 | #7,748 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,177 |
| 2018 | 5 | #12,956 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,292 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,337 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,841 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8,412 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,773 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,822 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,377 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,275 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,404 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,142 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,291 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,762 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,378 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,599 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,178 |
| 2002 | 20 | #4,095 |
| 2001 | 16 | #4,761 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,405 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,294 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,852 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,881 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jahmar in 2025?
Jahmar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jahmar?
550 babies have been named Jahmar in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jahmar most popular?
Jahmar peaked in 2002, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Jahmar a boy or girl name?
Jahmar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jahmar rising or falling?
Jahmar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.