Total births
169
Boys' name · since 1971
Jemaine
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 169 babies named Jemaine, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 169
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Jemaine is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 169 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Jemaine has been recorded 169 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 1990.
- 169 total births
- 1971–1990 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
169 boys have been named Jemaine since 1971, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1990.
- 169
- total births
- 1971–1990
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Jemaine was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
15 babies were named Jemaine in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Jemaine's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jemaine's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1987, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jemaine at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Jemaine popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–1990
- Peak year (1980)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Jemaine by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Jemaine's strongest decade.
86 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Jemaine births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
78 births
- 1980s
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 86 births (51% of all-time use).
Jemaine by state
Where Jemaine concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 3.6% |
New York share of Jemaine's total US births 3.6%
6 of 169 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jemaine? ▼
Jemaine has been given to 169 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1990. 15 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Jemaine most popular? ▼
Jemaine was most popular in the 1980s decade with 86 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Jemaine most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jemaine are New York (6 births).
How long has the name Jemaine been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jemaine since 1971 -- 20 years through the most recent 1990 data.
What names are similar to Jemaine? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jemal, Jemel, Jemar, Jemari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jemaine's data
- Jemaine's decade-level peak was the 1980s (86 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.
- New York records the most Jemaines (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Jemaine
Nearby Names Like Jemaine
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jemaine
Jemal Boy
901 births
Jemel Boy
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Jemar Boy
490 births
Jemari Boy
#6687 324 births
Jemarcus Boy
320 births
Compare Jemaine side by side: Jemaine vs Jemal Jemaine vs Jemel Jemaine vs Jemar
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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, 1971–1990 (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. "Jemaine: Baby Name Since 1971 - 169 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jemaine. 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 Jemaine 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.