Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamear since 2001
Babies named Jamear per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 50 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamear is a modern American name that first entered U.S. Social Security records in 2001, marking it as a recent coinage. Its peak year was 2008, though it remained rare enough to never rank among the top 1000 names. The trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or fall in usage. While its exact origins are unclear, it likely follows the pattern of blending familiar name components like 'Jam-' from James or Jamal with suffixes such as '-ear' from Lamar. As a name with no top state concentrations, Jamear reflects the creativity of contemporary naming practices, where parents combine sounds to craft unique identities for their children.
Jamear first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2001. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly formed by combining elements of popular names like James or Jamal with the fashionable -ear suffix seen in names like Lamar. Its usage has remained very rare, with no clear linguistic or historical root.
Sibling names for Jamear
Names that share Jamear's style, for a brother or sister.
