Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1971
Jarmain
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Jarmain, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1971–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
Jarmain is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 18 have been recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Jarmain recorded 18 times among boys since 1971, 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 1971 to 1983.
- 18 total births
- 1971–1983 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Jarmain since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1983.
- 18
- total births
- 1971–1983
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Jarmain was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
7 babies were named Jarmain in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Jarmain's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jarmain splits its recorded history at 1976: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1976 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jarmain at a glance
Last recorded 1983Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jarmain popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1983
- Peak year (1976)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Jarmain by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Jarmain's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Jarmain births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 13 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jarmain? ▼
Jarmain has been given to 18 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1983. 7 babies were born in 1976, its single highest year.
When was Jarmain most popular? ▼
Jarmain was most popular in the 1970s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
How long has the name Jarmain been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jarmain since 1971 -- 13 years through the most recent 1983 data.
What names are similar to Jarmain? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jared, Jarrod, Jarrett, Jarvis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jarmain's data
- Jarmain's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Jarmain
Nearby Names Like Jarmain
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jarmain
Jared Boy
#393 206,351 births
Jarrod Boy
#4746 25,286 births
Jarrett Boy
#2171 22,892 births
Jarvis Boy
#2014 17,720 births
Jarred Boy
#5962 13,255 births
Compare Jarmain side by side: Jarmain vs Jared Jarmain vs Jarrod Jarmain vs Jarrett
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, 1971–1983 (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. "Jarmain: Baby Name Since 1971 - 18 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jarmain. 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 Jarmain 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.