Jameer
Every Jameer since 1988 — 1,693 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jameer
Jameer is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,184 in 2025 with 25 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 1,693 American babies have been named Jameer. Its peak came in 2010, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jameer stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jameer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | #4,184 |
| 2024 | 45 | #2,847 |
| 2023 | 48 | #2,712 |
| 2022 | 36 | #3,300 |
| 2021 | 52 | #2,538 |
| 2020 | 36 | #3,162 |
| 2019 | 41 | #2,963 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2,487 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,613 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,218 |
| 2015 | 56 | #2,333 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,558 |
| 2013 | 70 | #1,981 |
| 2012 | 99 | #1,592 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,453 |
| 2010 | 127 | #1,346 |
| 2009 | 117 | #1,439 |
| 2008 | 98 | #1,606 |
| 2007 | 86 | #1,732 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,193 |
| 2005 | 64 | #1,971 |
| 2004 | 120 | #1,262 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3,893 |
| 2002 | 21 | #3,962 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,495 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,893 |
| 1995 | 15 | #4,141 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,541 |
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Famous people named Jameer
- Jameer Nelson Basketball player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jameer in 2025?
Jameer ranked #4,184 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 25 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jameer?
1,693 babies have been named Jameer in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jameer most popular?
Jameer peaked in 2010, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Jameer a boy or girl name?
Jameer is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jameer rising or falling?
Jameer is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jameer?
Well-known people named Jameer include Jameer Nelson (basketball player).