Jamin
From Hebrew יָמִין (yamin, “right hand or right side”).
Every Jamin since 1964 — 3,584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamin
Jamin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,403 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 3,584 American babies have been named Jamin. Its peak came in 1979, when 144 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 Jamin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamin 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 | — | — | 34 | #3,403 |
| 2024 | — | — | 36 | #3,299 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,756 |
| 2022 | — | — | 44 | #2,889 |
| 2021 | — | — | 32 | #3,534 |
| 2020 | — | — | 30 | #3,611 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,382 |
| 2018 | — | — | 33 | #3,406 |
| 2017 | — | — | 41 | #2,915 |
| 2016 | — | — | 44 | #2,741 |
| 2015 | — | — | 45 | #2,699 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,773 |
| 2013 | — | — | 42 | #2,786 |
| 2012 | — | — | 58 | #2,248 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,826 |
| 2010 | — | — | 69 | #1,989 |
| 2009 | — | — | 78 | #1,869 |
| 2008 | — | — | 71 | #1,992 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,785 | 89 | #1,706 |
| 2006 | — | — | 91 | #1,598 |
| 2005 | — | — | 85 | #1,608 |
| 2004 | — | — | 88 | #1,521 |
| 2003 | — | — | 86 | #1,506 |
| 2002 | — | — | 81 | #1,535 |
| 2001 | — | — | 65 | #1,752 |
| 2000 | — | — | 63 | #1,763 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,378 | 40 | #2,068 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,644 | 43 | #1,823 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,778 | 73 | #1,086 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,473 | 131 | #767 |
| 1975 | — | — | 60 | #1,089 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,763 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamin mean?
From Hebrew יָמִין (yamin, “right hand or right side”).
How popular is the name Jamin in 2025?
Jamin ranked #3,403 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamin?
3,584 babies have been named Jamin in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamin most popular?
Jamin peaked in 1979, when 144 newborns received the name.
Is Jamin a boy or girl name?
Jamin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamin rising or falling?
Jamin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.