Declining since 2006, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Josmar since 1995
Babies named Josmar per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 345 |
| 2010s | 227 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Josmar is a modern name created by blending Jose and Omar, two names from different origins. First recorded in 1995, it shows the growing trend of unique coined names in the late 20th century. Its popularity peaked in 2009, but it has since been on a downward trajectory from 2006 onward. As of 2025, it ranks 4,539th with a rarity of 1 in 77,640 boys. The name has no strong association with any particular state, reflecting its broad but infrequent use across the country. Josmar remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a contemporary blend name.
Josmar is a modern invented name, likely a blend of Jose (a Spanish form of Joseph) and Omar (an Arabic name). It emerged in the late 20th century as a fashionable compound, typical of contemporary name coinages that combine two established names. The name has been in use in the United States since the 1990s, with its peak popularity in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Mar
Sibling names for Josmar
Names that share Josmar's style, for a brother or sister.
