Jamaica
Every Jamaica since 1972 — 1,569 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamaica
Jamaica 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 1972, 1,569 American babies have been named Jamaica. Its peak came in 1977, when 69 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Jamaica stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamaica year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,293 | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,173 | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,734 | — | — |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,223 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,618 | — | — |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,837 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,422 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,263 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,486 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,178 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,364 | — | — |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,471 | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,263 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,954 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,056 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,100 | — | — |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,229 | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,665 | — | — |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,221 | — | — |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,545 | — | — |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,606 | — | — |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,728 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,547 | — | — |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,739 | — | — |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,458 | — | — |
| 1995 | 56 | #2,352 | — | — |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,661 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,881 | — | — |
| 1980 | 52 | #2,025 | — | — |
| 1975 | 16 | #4,011 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Jamaica
- Jamaica Kincaid Writer · b. 1949
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamaica in 2025?
Jamaica 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 Jamaica?
1,569 babies have been named Jamaica in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamaica most popular?
Jamaica peaked in 1977, when 69 newborns received the name.
Is Jamaica a boy or girl name?
Jamaica is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamaica rising or falling?
Jamaica is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jamaica?
Well-known people named Jamaica include Jamaica Kincaid (writer).