Total births
1,340
Boys' name · since 1971
Jamaine
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 1,340 babies named Jamaine, peaking in 1978. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,340
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Jamaine sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,340 recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jamaine has been recorded 1,340 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- 1,340 total births
- 1971–2025 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,340 boys have been named Jamaine since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,340
- total births
- 1971–2025
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Jamaine was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
63 babies were named Jamaine in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Jamaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jamaine's full recorded timeline at 1996, 30% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 70% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2023, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1978 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jamaine at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jamaine popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1978)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Jamaine popularity over time - girls
16 total births recorded since 1970 (Jamaine as girls' name)
Jamaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jamaine's strongest decade.
392 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Jamaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
383 births
- 1980s
1980s
392 births
- 1990s
1990s
244 births
- 2000s
2000s
180 births
- 2010s 129
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 392 births (29% of all-time use).
How Jamaine 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 Jamaine's total volume
Jamaine vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jamaine by state
Where Jamaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 145 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 20 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Jamaine's total US births 10.8%
Even split
145 of 1,340 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamaine? ▼
1,340 babies have been named Jamaine since 1971. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1978 with 63 births.
When was Jamaine most popular? ▼
Jamaine was most popular in the 1980s decade with 392 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
Where is Jamaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamaine are New York (145 births), Florida (23 births), New Jersey (20 births).
How long has the name Jamaine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamaine since 1971 -- 55 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Jamaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include James, Jamie, Jameson, Jamal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jamaine's data
- Jamaine's decade-level peak was the 1980s (392 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Jamaines (145 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 Jamaine
Nearby Names Like Jamaine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamaine
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Jamie Boy
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Jameson Boy
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Jamal Boy
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Jamison Boy
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Compare Jamaine side by side: Jamaine vs James Jamaine vs Jamie Jamaine vs Jameson
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2025 (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. "Jamaine: Baby Name Since 1971 - 1,340 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamaine. 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 Jamaine 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 July 2026.