How Many People Are Named Jamesa?
Complete statistics for the name Jamesa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamesa is a very rare female name, with only 286 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,154,859 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 19 births, but it's remained stable since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 293 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamesa Through the Generations
Jamesa has seen its highest usage in the late 20th century, particularly in 1990 when 19 babies were given this name. Since then, the name has maintained a steady presence, though it's not commonly heard. Today, most people named Jamesa are between 30 and 60 years old, with 224 individuals falling into this age bracket. This suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining significant traction among younger parents.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamesa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jamesa
How Many People Have the Name Jamesa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 286 people in the United States currently share the name Jamesa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,154,859 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jamesa a Common or Rare Name?
Jamesa 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 Jamesa Mean?
Jamesa means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamesa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jamesa Most Popular?
The name Jamesa reached peak popularity in 1990, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Jamesa?
Approximately 286 people named Jamesa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 293. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,154,859 Americans.
Is Jamesa a rare name?
Jamesa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,154,859 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamesa mean?
Jamesa means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jamesa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jamesa are male and 100% are female.
When was Jamesa most popular?
Jamesa peaked in 1990 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.