Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jemar

Name: Popularity of the name Jemar in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Jemar, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#2,367 (1980)

Total Babies

490

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2023

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#2367

Peak Rank

490

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jemar

Jemar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 21 Jemars were born — ranking #2,367 that year. As of 2026, Jemar ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 490 Jemars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jemar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jemar is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jemar

What does the name Jemar mean?

Jemar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jemar in 2026?

In 2026, Jemar ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jemar most popular?

Jemar reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #2,367 that year with 21 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jemar most popular?

Jemar has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jemar.

Is Jemar a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Jemar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Jemar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jemar include Daisy, Derrel, Jorma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jemar

Jemar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 490 births in the dataset. Jemar's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #2,367. Use the chart and map above to compare Jemar's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.