Jamarr

A boy's name of American origin with 1,453 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#4467 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Jamarr has 1,453 recorded U.S. births across 52+ years, peaking at 75 in 1981. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.

In the most recent SSA release, Jamarr ranks #4467 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Jamarr is a boy's baby name of American origin, an elaborated form of Jamar — a name blending the popular Ja- prefix with the Arabic-influenced -mar, evoking names like Omar, meaning 'flourishing' or 'long-lived.'

Jamarr has a strong, masculine sound that has been a consistent choice in African American naming traditions since the 1980s.

EtymologyShow more

Jamarr first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1972. First appearing in the 1970s, Jamarr emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its American classification suggests a path from american linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

1,453

Total births

Since 1972

1981

Peak

75 births

1972

First recorded

53 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Jamarr was #4064 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4467, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 1981 (75 births)Current: #4467

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jamarr
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	109	#5146	▼
2010s	163	#5892	▼
2000s	250	#3786	▼
1990s	278	#2966	▼
1980s	484	#1496	▲
1970s	169	#2245	—

The Story of Jamarr

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1981, Jamarr is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Jamarr are most likely born between 1972 and 1991.

How rare is Jamarr?

Only about 1 in every 156,522 babies born in 2024 was named Jamarr — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1980s with 484 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Jamarr by the numbers

Would fill 30 school buses
Meeting one Jamarr per day would take 4 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 1972–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jamarr
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	23	#4467	-5 (-17.9%)
2023	28	#3932	-4 (-12.5%)
2022	32	#3564	+15 (88.2%)
2021	17	#5429	+8 (88.9%)
2020	9	#8339	-2 (-18.2%)
2019	11	#7361	-5 (-31.3%)
2018	16	#5640	+4 (33.3%)
2017	12	#6869	+3 (33.3%)
2016	9	#8412	-7 (-43.8%)
2015	16	#5609	+5 (45.5%)
2014	11	#7245	-8 (-42.1%)
2013	19	#4873	-6 (-24.0%)
2012	25	#4062	+3 (13.6%)
2011	22	#4423	0
2010	22	#4425	-7 (-24.1%)
2009	29	#3675	+7 (31.8%)
2008	22	#4454	-6 (-21.4%)
2007	28	#3733	-3 (-9.7%)
2006	31	#3413	+8 (34.8%)
2005	23	#3983	+1 (4.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamarr a boy's or girl's name?

Jamarr is primarily a boy's name.

When was Jamarr most popular?

Jamarr reached its peak popularity in 1981 with 75 births that year. It is currently ranked #4467 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jamarr?

Jamarr is currently ranked #4467 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,453 babies since 1972.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2024