Total births
41
Girls' name · since 1976
Jamei
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 41 babies named Jamei, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1976–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
Jamei sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 41 recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jamei has been recorded 41 times among girls since 1976, 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 1976 to 1989.
- 41 total births
- 1976–1989 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 76% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Jamei since 1976, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1989.
- 41
- total births
- 1976–1989
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 76%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Jamei was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
8 babies were named Jamei in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Jamei's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jamei's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jamei at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Jamei popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–1989
- Peak year (1987)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Jamei by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jamei's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Jamei births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 31 births (76% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamei? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 41 babies named Jamei. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 8 births.
When was Jamei most popular? ▼
Jamei was most popular in the 1980s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Jamei been used? ▼
Jamei has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 14 years of data through 1989.
What names are similar to Jamei? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Jamei
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamei
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Jami Girl
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Jamila Girl
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Jamya Girl
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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, 1976–1989 (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. "Jamei: Baby Name Since 1976 - 41 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamei. 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 Jamei 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.