How Many People Are Named Jamese?
Complete statistics for the name Jamese: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamese is a very rare female name, with only 758 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 435,152 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1998 with 31 births, but its usage has been declining since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 775 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: 1998Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamese Through the Generations
Jamese, a name that's become less common over the years, was most popular in 1998 when 31 babies were given this unique moniker. Today, there are 758 individuals named Jamese living in the United States, with an average age of 33. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Jameses are under 30, with 303 individuals, while 472 are between 30 and 60, indicating it's a name often chosen by younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamese's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jamese
How Many People Have the Name Jamese?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 758 people in the United States currently share the name Jamese. That works out to roughly 1 in every 435,152 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jamese a Common or Rare Name?
Jamese 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 Jamese Mean?
Jamese means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamese in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jamese Most Popular?
The name Jamese reached peak popularity in 1998, with 31 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 Jamese?
Approximately 758 people named Jamese live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 775. That works out to roughly 1 in 435,152 Americans.
Is Jamese a rare name?
Jamese is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 435,152 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamese mean?
Jamese means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jamese more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jamese are male and 100% are female.
When was Jamese most popular?
Jamese peaked in 1998 with 31 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.