Jamar
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #360 in 1982
72 babies were named Jamar in the US in 2025. It has dropped 522 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1975–2025
US births per million boys, 1967–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Jamar you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jamar, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jamar would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJamar first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1982, when it ranked #360. Today it's #2,056, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowJamar was 3.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,460 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 23,697.
- TrendJamar has slipped 522 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,056. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJamar is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #685. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
About the name Jamar
Jamar is a boy name of American origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-mar”. US birth records list Jamar for boys from 1967 to 2025, in 59 of those 59 years. Its best year was 1982, when it ranked #360 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 625,000 girls |
| 1980s | 3.2 | 316,456 girls |
| 1990s | 1.9 | 540,541 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.7 | 176,471 boys |
| 1970s | 104 | 9,572 boys |
| 1980s | 268 | 3,733 boys |
| 1990s | 175 | 5,708 boys |
| 2000s | 159 | 6,305 boys |
| 2010s | 108 | 9,224 boys |
| 2020s | 60 | 16,538 boys |
Other spellings of Jamar
More American boy names
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Jace · healer
- Boy name: Jaxon · son of Jack
- Boy name: Milo · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Bryson · son of Brice
- Boy name: Louis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Jamar
What is the origin of the name Jamar?
Jamar has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Jamar a boy or girl name?
Jamar is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jamar?
Jamar ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1982 (#360).