Jamar
(Possibly a) Blend of Jamal + Lamar.
Every Jamar since 1967 — 16,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamar
Jamar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,066 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 16,037 American babies have been named Jamar. Its peak came in 1989, when 595 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jamar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamar 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 | — | — | 72 | #2,066 |
| 2024 | — | — | 101 | #1,666 |
| 2023 | — | — | 110 | #1,585 |
| 2022 | — | — | 108 | #1,614 |
| 2021 | — | — | 128 | #1,426 |
| 2020 | — | — | 108 | #1,536 |
| 2019 | — | — | 131 | #1,368 |
| 2018 | — | — | 144 | #1,280 |
| 2017 | — | — | 164 | #1,154 |
| 2016 | — | — | 205 | #995 |
| 2015 | — | — | 191 | #1,046 |
| 2014 | — | — | 201 | #1,018 |
| 2013 | — | — | 233 | #894 |
| 2012 | — | — | 246 | #858 |
| 2011 | — | — | 260 | #832 |
| 2010 | — | — | 271 | #801 |
| 2009 | — | — | 302 | #759 |
| 2008 | — | — | 320 | #722 |
| 2007 | — | — | 300 | #746 |
| 2006 | — | — | 358 | #647 |
| 2005 | — | — | 290 | #706 |
| 2004 | — | — | 330 | #638 |
| 2003 | — | — | 282 | #688 |
| 2002 | — | — | 320 | #618 |
| 2001 | — | — | 358 | #575 |
| 2000 | — | — | 304 | #617 |
| 1995 | — | — | 267 | #633 |
| 1990 | — | — | 543 | #419 |
| 1985 | — | — | 447 | #404 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,983 | 457 | #378 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,605 | 164 | #631 |
| 1970 | — | — | 14 | #2,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamar mean?
(Possibly a) Blend of Jamal + Lamar.
How popular is the name Jamar in 2025?
Jamar ranked #2,066 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamar?
16,037 babies have been named Jamar in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamar most popular?
Jamar peaked in 1989, when 595 newborns received the name.
Is Jamar a boy or girl name?
Jamar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamar rising or falling?
Jamar is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.