Jamarr
Every Jamarr since 1972 — 1,470 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamarr
Jamarr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,705 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 1,470 American babies have been named Jamarr. Its peak came in 1981, when 75 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 Jamarr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamarr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2024 | 24 | #4,366 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,935 |
| 2022 | 32 | #3,565 |
| 2021 | 17 | #5,430 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,345 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,362 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,642 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,871 |
| 2016 | 9 | #8,413 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,610 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,247 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,873 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,062 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,423 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,425 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,676 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,455 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,733 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,413 |
| 2005 | 23 | #3,984 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,064 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,480 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,719 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,358 |
| 2000 | 20 | #3,983 |
| 1995 | 25 | #2,878 |
| 1990 | 42 | #1,856 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,653 |
| 1980 | 33 | #1,746 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,980 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamarr in 2025?
Jamarr ranked #5,705 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamarr?
1,470 babies have been named Jamarr in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamarr most popular?
Jamarr peaked in 1981, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Jamarr a boy or girl name?
Jamarr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamarr rising or falling?
Jamarr is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.