Jamez
Every Jamez since 1981 — 647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jamez
Jamez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,230 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 647 American babies have been named Jamez. Its peak came in 2010, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Jamez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jamez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,230 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,421 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,994 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,190 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,219 |
| 2019 | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,836 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7,300 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,343 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,449 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,528 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,943 |
| 2011 | 27 | #3,835 |
| 2010 | 32 | #3,409 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,087 |
| 2008 | 21 | #4,607 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,286 |
| 2006 | 30 | #3,471 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,692 |
| 2004 | 20 | #4,332 |
| 2003 | 30 | #3,154 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,605 |
| 2001 | 19 | #4,197 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,281 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,486 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,373 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,984 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jamez in 2025?
Jamez ranked #11,230 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 Jamez?
647 babies have been named Jamez in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jamez most popular?
Jamez peaked in 2010, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Jamez a boy or girl name?
Jamez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jamez rising or falling?
Jamez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.