Jamaine
Every Jamaine since 1970 — 1,356 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamaine
Jamaine is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,224 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 1,356 American babies have been named Jamaine. Its peak came in 1978, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jamaine stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 6 | #11,224 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,416 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 10 | #7,878 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,437 |
| 2017 | — | — | 15 | #5,913 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #6,903 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,722 |
| 2014 | — | — | 8 | #9,131 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,055 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,457 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,295 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2009 | — | — | 15 | #5,930 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2006 | — | — | 15 | #5,637 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,382 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,103 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,669 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20 | #4,098 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,364 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,120 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,617 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,515 |
| 1985 | — | — | 29 | #1,988 |
| 1980 | — | — | 49 | #1,349 |
| 1975 | — | — | 41 | #1,367 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,480 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamaine in 2025?
Jamaine ranked #11,224 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamaine?
1,356 babies have been named Jamaine in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamaine most popular?
Jamaine peaked in 1978, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Jamaine a boy or girl name?
Jamaine is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamaine rising or falling?
Jamaine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.