Holding steady.
Popularity of Jarmarcus since 1981
Babies named Jarmarcus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 107 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jarmarcus is a modern American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1981. Its peak year of usage was 1993, reflecting a broader trend of inventive 'Mar-' and 'Jar-' names in the late 20th century. The trajectory has been stable but very low, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades. No state recorded a concentration of this name, underscoring its rarity. The name likely blends elements from Jarmon and Marcus, fitting a pattern of creative, personalized naming in African American communities.
Jarmarcus is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1981. It appears to blend the syllable 'Jar' (as in Jarmon or Jarvis) with Marcus, a Latin name meaning 'warlike.' The name may also be influenced by other -mar- compounds like Demarcus. It saw modest use in the 1990s, peaking in 1993, but has remained rare overall.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jar, Mar, Marc
Sibling names for Jarmarcus
Names that share Jarmarcus's style, for a brother or sister.
