Total births
98
Boys' name · since 1975
Jamus
Jamus has 98 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 98
- total births
- 1975–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
98 boys have been named Jamus since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jamus recorded 98 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2014.
- 98 total births
- 1975–2014 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
98 boys have been named Jamus since 1975, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2014.
- 98
- total births
- 1975–2014
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Jamus was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
10 babies were named Jamus in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Jamus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jamus's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1978 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jamus at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Jamus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2014
- Peak year (1978)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Jamus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jamus's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Jamus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
31 births
- 1980s
1980s
27 births
- 1990s
1990s
18 births
- 2000s
2000s
17 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 31 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jamus? ▼
98 babies have been named Jamus since 1975. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1978 with 10 births.
When was Jamus most popular? ▼
Jamus was most popular in the 1970s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Jamus been used? ▼
Jamus has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 40 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Jamus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include James, Jamie, Jameson, Jamal, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jamus's data
- Jamus's decade-level peak was the 1970s (31 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 Jamus
Nearby Names Like Jamus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jamus
James Boy
#5 5,250,638 births
Jamie Boy
#622 88,654 births
Jameson Boy
#118 61,883 births
Jamal Boy
#1182 33,235 births
Jamison Boy
#759 20,796 births
Compare Jamus side by side: Jamus vs James Jamus vs Jamie Jamus vs Jameson
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, 1975–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jamus: Baby Name Since 1975 - 98 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jamus. 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 Jamus 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.