Total births
202
Girls' name · since 1972
Jameca
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 202 babies named Jameca, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 202
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Jameca is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 202 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jameca has been recorded 202 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1972 to 1996.
- 202 total births
- 1972–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
202 girls have been named Jameca since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 202
- total births
- 1972–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jameca was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
17 babies were named Jameca in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Jameca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jameca's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1972, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 17, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jameca at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Jameca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1996
- Peak year (1982)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Jameca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jameca's strongest decade.
84 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jameca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
66 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s
1990s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 84 births (42% of all-time use).
Jameca by state
Where Jameca concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Jameca's total US births 2.5%
5 of 202 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jameca? ▼
202 babies have been named Jameca since 1972. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1982 with 17 births.
When was Jameca most popular? ▼
Jameca was most popular in the 1980s decade with 84 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Jameca most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jameca are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Jameca been used? ▼
Records for Jameca go back to 1972, giving 25 years of history through 1996.
What names are similar to Jameca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jamie, James, Jami, Jamila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jameca's data
- Jameca's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (84 total births) through the 1990s (52) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Jamecas (5 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 Jameca
Nearby Names Like Jameca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jameca
Jamie Girl
#718 270,936 births
James Girl
#2588 23,882 births
Jami Girl
#9652 21,473 births
Jamila Girl
#1557 8,322 births
Jamya Girl
#4168 5,576 births
Compare Jameca side by side: Jameca vs Jamie Jameca vs James Jameca vs Jami
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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, 1972–1996 (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. "Jameca: Baby Name Since 1972 - 202 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jameca. 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 Jameca 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.