Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Jamisen since 1988
Babies named Jamisen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
| 1990s | 5 | 6 |
| 2000s | 118 | 161 |
| 2010s | 76 | 175 |
| 2020s | 0 | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Jamisen is a modern American invention that combines the classic name James with the fashionable -sen suffix. First recorded in 1988, it reached its peak popularity in 2014 and has since been on a downward trajectory, declining each year after 2013. The name remains rare, never cracking the top 1000, and its usage is spread thinly across the country with no single state standing out. Like many -sen names, Jamisen reflects the broader trend of creating distinctive yet familiar-sounding names by adding a popular suffix to a traditional root. Its unisex appeal and contemporary feel make it a choice for parents seeking something recognizable but uncommon.
Jamisen is a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the traditional name James with the trendy -sen suffix (as seen in names like Jackson or Mason). It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988 and saw a modest peak in 2014. The name has no known historical or linguistic roots outside of this contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, Jami, Sen
Sibling names for Jamisen
Names that share Jamisen's style, for a brother or sister.
