Jamario
Every Jamario since 1977 — 1,450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamario
Jamario is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,966 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 1,450 American babies have been named Jamario. Its peak came in 1989, when 70 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jamario stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamario year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,966 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,994 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,143 |
| 2022 | 15 | #5,980 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,161 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,440 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,361 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,399 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,162 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,901 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,571 |
| 2013 | 20 | #4,702 |
| 2012 | 40 | #2,924 |
| 2011 | 31 | #3,467 |
| 2010 | 41 | #2,890 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,866 |
| 2008 | 43 | #2,807 |
| 2007 | 29 | #3,640 |
| 2006 | 32 | #3,343 |
| 2005 | 39 | #2,774 |
| 2004 | 29 | #3,320 |
| 2003 | 39 | #2,595 |
| 2002 | 47 | #2,232 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,762 |
| 2000 | 34 | #2,699 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,791 |
| 1990 | 65 | #1,388 |
| 1985 | 27 | #2,092 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,164 |
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Famous people named Jamario
- Jamario Moon Basketball player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamario in 2025?
Jamario ranked #6,966 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jamario?
1,450 babies have been named Jamario in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamario most popular?
Jamario peaked in 1989, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Jamario a boy or girl name?
Jamario is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamario rising or falling?
Jamario has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Jamario?
Well-known people named Jamario include Jamario Moon (basketball player).