Jamon
Every Jamon since 1964 — 2,748 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamon
Jamon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,898 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 2,748 American babies have been named Jamon. Its peak came in 1999, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Jamon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamon 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,898 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,531 |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,144 |
| 2022 | — | — | 18 | #5,299 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,311 |
| 2020 | — | — | 21 | #4,608 |
| 2019 | — | — | 19 | #5,038 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,932 |
| 2017 | — | — | 28 | #3,826 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,324 |
| 2015 | — | — | 39 | #2,996 |
| 2014 | — | — | 23 | #4,314 |
| 2013 | — | — | 26 | #3,902 |
| 2012 | — | — | 34 | #3,266 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,684 |
| 2010 | — | — | 54 | #2,365 |
| 2009 | — | — | 67 | #2,061 |
| 2008 | — | — | 71 | #1,993 |
| 2007 | — | — | 69 | #2,024 |
| 2006 | — | — | 78 | #1,781 |
| 2005 | — | — | 86 | #1,598 |
| 2004 | — | — | 73 | #1,736 |
| 2003 | — | — | 85 | #1,521 |
| 2002 | — | — | 65 | #1,776 |
| 2001 | — | — | 83 | #1,474 |
| 2000 | — | — | 78 | #1,547 |
| 1995 | — | — | 64 | #1,498 |
| 1990 | — | — | 64 | #1,401 |
| 1985 | — | — | 24 | #2,252 |
| 1980 | — | — | 63 | #1,150 |
| 1975 | — | — | 29 | #1,726 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,241 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamon in 2025?
Jamon ranked #7,898 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamon?
2,748 babies have been named Jamon in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamon most popular?
Jamon peaked in 1999, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Jamon a boy or girl name?
Jamon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamon rising or falling?
Jamon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.