How Many People Are Named Jamaine?
Complete statistics for the name Jamaine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamaine is a very rare name, with only 1,278 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 258,151 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 63 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,350 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1978Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamaine Through the Generations
Over the decades, Jamaine has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1978 when 63 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Jamaine are between 30 and 60 years old, with 28% being younger than 30. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to see its bearers grow into adulthood but isn't so common that it's found in every generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamaine's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jamaine
How Many People Have the Name Jamaine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,278 people in the United States currently share the name Jamaine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,151 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jamaine a Common or Rare Name?
Jamaine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jamaine Mean?
Jamaine means "creative variant of Jamaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamaine in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Jamaine Most Popular?
The name Jamaine reached peak popularity in 1978, with 63 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jamaine?
Approximately 1,278 people named Jamaine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,350. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,151 Americans.
Is Jamaine a rare name?
Jamaine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,151 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamaine mean?
Jamaine means "creative variant of Jamaine" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jamaine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Jamaine are male and 1% are female.
When was Jamaine most popular?
Jamaine peaked in 1978 with 63 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.