Total births
705
Boys' name · since 1989
Jahmere
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 705 babies named Jahmere, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5139
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Jahmere is the #5139 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 705 recorded since 1989.
Jahmere has 705 recorded births among boys since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5139 as of the latest data, more common than 64% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #5139 among boys today
- 705 born since 1989
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jahmere is currently the #5139 boys' name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 705 born since 1989, peaking in the 2000s.
- #5139
- among boys today
- 705
- born since 1989
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Jahmere vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5139
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jahmere was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
46 babies were named Jahmere in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Jahmere compares
705 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jahmere's all-time total is 92% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jahmere | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 705 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 46 | 23 | 22,252 |
Jahmere's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jahmere's full recorded timeline at 2010, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2009 peak of 46 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jahmere at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#5,139
Active since
1989
Jahmere popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Jahmere by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Jahmere's strongest decade.
293 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jahmere births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
293 births
- 2010s
2010s
249 births
- 2020s 114
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 293 births (42% of all-time use).
How Jahmere compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Jahmere's total volume
Jahmere vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jahmere by state
Where Jahmere concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 113 | 16.0% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 53 | 7.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 22 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 17 | 2.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Jahmere's total US births 16.0%
Even split
113 of 705 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jahmere? ▼
705 babies have been named Jahmere since 1989. It currently ranks #5139 among boys. The peak year was 2009 with 46 births.
When was Jahmere most popular? ▼
Jahmere was most popular in the 2000s decade with 293 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jahmere most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jahmere are New York (113 births), North Carolina (53 births), New Jersey (22 births).
How long has the name Jahmere been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jahmere since 1989 -- 37 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jahmere? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jaheim, Jahmir, Jahir, Jahlil, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jahmere's data
- Jahmere's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (293 total births) through the 2020s (114) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Jahmeres (113 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jahmere
Nearby Names Like Jahmere
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jahmere
Jaheim Boy
#2366 4,062 births
Jahmir Boy
#774 3,715 births
Jahir Boy
#1457 2,842 births
Jahlil Boy
#2773 2,468 births
Jahari Boy
#2035 1,876 births
Compare Jahmere side by side: Jahmere vs Jaheim Jahmere vs Jahmir Jahmere vs Jahir
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jahmere
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jahmere: #5139 Boys' Name - 705 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jahmere. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jahmere draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.