Total births
611
Boys' name · since 1985
Jamarkus
Jamarkus has 611 recorded births since 1985 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2009 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 611
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
611 boys have been named Jamarkus since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jamarkus recorded 611 times among boys since 1985, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2023.
- 611 total births
- 1985–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
611 boys have been named Jamarkus since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 611
- total births
- 1985–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Jamarkus was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
33 babies were named Jamarkus in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Jamarkus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamarkus splits its recorded history at 2004: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2009 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamarkus at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Jamarkus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2023
- Peak year (2009)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Jamarkus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jamarkus's strongest decade.
216 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Jamarkus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
125 births
- 2020s 23
2020s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 216 births (35% of all-time use).
How Jamarkus 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 Jamarkus's total volume
Jamarkus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Jamarkus by state
Where Jamarkus concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 45 | 7.4% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 21 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 18 | 2.9% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 17 | 2.8% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 12 | 2.0% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Jamarkus's total US births 7.4%
Even split
45 of 611 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamarkus? ▼
611 babies have been named Jamarkus since 1985. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2009 with 33 births.
When was Jamarkus most popular? ▼
Jamarkus was most popular in the 1990s decade with 216 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Jamarkus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamarkus are Texas (45 births), Alabama (21 births), Georgia (18 births).
How long has the name Jamarkus been used? ▼
Jamarkus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1985, spanning 39 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Jamarkus? ▼
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 Jamarkus's data
- Jamarkus's decade-level peak was the 1990s (216 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jamarkuss (45 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jamarkus
Nearby Names Like Jamarkus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamarkus
James Boy
#5 5,250,638 births
Jamie Boy
#622 88,654 births
Jameson Boy
#118 61,883 births
Jamal Boy
#1182 33,235 births
Jamison Boy
#759 20,796 births
Compare Jamarkus side by side: Jamarkus vs James Jamarkus vs Jamie Jamarkus 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, 1985–2023 (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. "Jamarkus: Baby Name Since 1985 - 611 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamarkus. 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 Jamarkus 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.