Total births
623
Girls' name · since 1924
Jamesetta
Since 1924, U.S. Social Security records show 623 babies named Jamesetta, peaking in 1950. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 623
- total births
- 1924–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
623 girls have been named Jamesetta since 1924, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Jamesetta has 623 recorded births among girls since 1924, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1950s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1924 to 1994.
- 623 total births
- 1924–1994 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
623 girls have been named Jamesetta since 1924, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1994.
- 623
- total births
- 1924–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Jamesetta was born in this single decade.
1950
Single peak year
23 babies were named Jamesetta in 1950 - its busiest year on record.
Jamesetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Jamesetta's full recorded timeline at 1958, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1950 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Jamesetta at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1950
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1924
Jamesetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1924–1994
- Peak year (1950)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Jamesetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Jamesetta's strongest decade.
176 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Jamesetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 22
1920s
22 births
- 1930s 43
1930s
43 births
- 1940s
1940s
128 births
- 1950s
1950s
176 births
- 1960s
1960s
155 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 176 births (28% of all-time use).
How Jamesetta compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jamesetta's total volume
Jamesetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jamesetta by state
Where Jamesetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1924
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Jamesetta's total US births 1.6%
Even split
10 of 623 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamesetta? ▼
Since 1924, Social Security records show 623 babies named Jamesetta. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1950, with 23 births.
When was Jamesetta most popular? ▼
Jamesetta was most popular in the 1950s decade with 176 total births. The single peak year was 1950.
Where is Jamesetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamesetta are Texas (10 births), Illinois (6 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Jamesetta been used? ▼
Records for Jamesetta go back to 1924, giving 71 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Jamesetta? ▼
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 Jamesetta's data
- Jamesetta's decade-level peak was the 1950s (176 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jamesettas (10 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 Jamesetta
Nearby Names Like Jamesetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamesetta
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 Jamesetta side by side: Jamesetta vs Jamie Jamesetta vs James Jamesetta vs Jami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1924–1994 (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. "Jamesetta: Baby Name Since 1924 - 623 Births, Peak 1950." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamesetta. 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 Jamesetta 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 June 2026.