Declining since 1988, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Jamaine since 1971
Babies named Jamaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 383 |
| 1980s | 392 |
| 1990s | 244 |
| 2000s | 180 |
| 2010s | 129 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Jamaine first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1971 as a modern variant of the more established Jermaine. It reached its peak in 1978, then began a gradual decline, falling in popularity since 1988. Today it remains a relatively rare name, with roughly 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving it in 2025, ranking 10,695 overall. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular region or state. Its formation follows the trend of names like Jermaine and Damaine, drawing from French and Latin roots via the English-speaking world.
Jamaine is a modern English variant of Jermaine, which itself derives from the French name Germain, ultimately from Latin Germanus meaning 'brother' or 'from Germany'. The name gained limited use in the United States starting in the late 20th century, primarily as a masculine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, Maine
Sibling names for Jamaine
Names that share Jamaine's style, for a brother or sister.
