Total births
84
Girls' name · since 1966
Jamelyn
Since 1966, U.S. Social Security records show 84 babies named Jamelyn, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 84
- total births
- 1966–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Jamelyn sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 84 recorded since 1966.
Social Security Administration records show Jamelyn recorded 84 times among girls since 1966, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1966 to 2012.
- 84 total births
- 1966–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
84 girls have been named Jamelyn since 1966, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 84
- total births
- 1966–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Jamelyn was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
10 babies were named Jamelyn in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Jamelyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jamelyn splits its recorded history at 1989: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1966 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jamelyn at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Jamelyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–2012
- Peak year (1974)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Jamelyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jamelyn's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Jamelyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
20 births
- 1990s
1990s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 23 births (27% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamelyn? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 84 babies named Jamelyn. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 10 births.
When was Jamelyn most popular? ▼
Jamelyn was most popular in the 1990s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
How long has the name Jamelyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jamelyn since 1966 -- 47 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Jamelyn? ▼
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 Jamelyn's data
- Jamelyn's decade-level peak was the 1990s (23 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Jamelyn
Nearby Names Like Jamelyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamelyn
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 Jamelyn side by side: Jamelyn vs Jamie Jamelyn vs James Jamelyn 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, 1966–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jamelyn: Baby Name Since 1966 - 84 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamelyn. 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 Jamelyn 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.