Jam
Gender-neutral name · American · Arabic
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #9,243 in 2001
0 babies were named Jam in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jam you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryJam first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2001, when it reached #9,243.
About the name Jam
Jam is a gender-neutral name of American and Arabic origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with J and ending in “-jam”. US birth records list Jam for boys from 2001 to 2008, in 4 of those 8 years. Its best year was 2001, when it ranked #9,243 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2008, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:American namesArabic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4 | 701,754 boys |
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Questions about the name Jam
What is the origin of the name Jam?
Jam has American, Arabic roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Lainey, Maverick.
Is Jam a boy or girl name?
Both. Jam is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Jam?
Jam is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #9,243 in 2001.