How Many People Are Named Jamon?

Complete statistics for the name Jamon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Jamon
Very Rare
Spanish

Jamon means 'ham' in Spanish, but don't let that stop you from loving this unique name. Only 1 in 125,156 Americans are named Jamon, making it very rare indeed. The majority of people named Jamon are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~118
Living in US
1 in 2,808,892
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish word for ham
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,637
Worldwide Bearers
#142,569
Global Rank
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2
🇪🇸 Spain
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇮🇹 Italy
2
🇬🇪 Georgia
1
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,631 (100%)
♀ Female
6 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
1,417
Would be under 30 (52%)
1,315
Would be 30–60 (48%)
6
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,738 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Jamon Through the Generations

Jamon reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 94 births, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, there are 2,637 people named Jamon living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. Interestingly, 52% of those named Jamon are under 30, indicating a strong presence among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 164
Texas 134
Louisiana 116
Illinois 101
California 88
Virginia 70
Michigan 39
Missouri 38
North Carolina 35
Florida 34

✨ Similar Names to Jamon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jamon's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Jamon

How Many People Have the Name Jamon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 118 people in the United States currently share the name Jamon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,808,892 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jamon a Common or Rare Name?

Jamon 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 Jamon Mean?

Jamon means "Spanish word for ham" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Jamon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Jamon Most Popular?

The name Jamon reached peak popularity in 1999, with 94 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 Jamon?

Approximately 118 people named Jamon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 118. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,808,892 Americans.

Is Jamon a rare name?

Jamon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,808,892 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jamon mean?

Jamon means "Spanish word for ham" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Jamon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Jamon are male and 0% are female.

When was Jamon most popular?

Jamon peaked in 1999 with 94 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US118
All-Time Births118
1 in X1 in 2,808,892
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1999
World Rank#142,569
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.