Total births
801
Girls' name · since 1971
Jamica
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 801 babies named Jamica, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 801
- total births
- 1971–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
801 girls have been named Jamica since 1971, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jamica recorded 801 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2006.
- 801 total births
- 1971–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
801 girls have been named Jamica since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 801
- total births
- 1971–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Jamica was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
46 babies were named Jamica in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Jamica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jamica's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 46, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jamica at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jamica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2006
- Peak year (1979)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Jamica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jamica's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Jamica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
218 births
- 1980s
1980s
334 births
- 1990s
1990s
233 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 334 births (42% of all-time use).
How Jamica 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 Jamica's total volume
Jamica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jamica by state
Where Jamica concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Jamica's total US births 2.2%
Even split
18 of 801 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamica? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 801 babies named Jamica. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 46 births.
When was Jamica most popular? ▼
Jamica was most popular in the 1980s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Jamica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jamica are California (18 births), Illinois (10 births), Tennessee (10 births).
How long has the name Jamica been used? ▼
Records for Jamica go back to 1971, giving 36 years of history through 2006.
What names are similar to Jamica? ▼
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 Jamica's data
- Jamica's decade-level peak was the 1980s (334 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jamicas (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Jamica
Nearby Names Like Jamica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamica
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 Jamica side by side: Jamica vs Jamie Jamica vs James Jamica vs Jami
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2006 (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. "Jamica: Baby Name Since 1971 - 801 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamica. 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 Jamica 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.