Jamarkus
Every Jamarkus since 1985 — 611 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamarkus
Jamarkus is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 611 American babies have been named Jamarkus. Its peak came in 2009, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Jamarkus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamarkus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,516 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,166 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,984 |
| 2019 | 10 | #7,881 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,100 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,201 |
| 2016 | 6 | #11,294 |
| 2015 | 5 | #12,891 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6,817 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,239 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,786 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,277 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,342 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,361 |
| 2008 | 27 | #3,869 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,943 |
| 2006 | 20 | #4,585 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,916 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,945 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,438 |
| 2002 | 18 | #4,387 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,196 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,080 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,580 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,372 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,880 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamarkus in 2025?
Jamarkus did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jamarkus?
611 babies have been named Jamarkus in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamarkus most popular?
Jamarkus peaked in 2009, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Jamarkus a boy or girl name?
Jamarkus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamarkus rising or falling?
Jamarkus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.