Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Jmar

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

Current Rank

#12,230

Peak Rank

#9,871 (2008)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1987

First Year

2023

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#9871

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jmar

Jmar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 7 Jmars were born — ranking #9,871 that year. As of 2026, Jmar ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Jmars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Jmar

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jmar

What does the name Jmar mean?

Jmar is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jmar in 2026?

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

When was Jmar most popular?

Jmar reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #9,871 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Jmar a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jmar?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jmar include Haran, Jeramiha, Jomal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jmar

Jmar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Jmar's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #9,871. Use the chart and map above to compare Jmar'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.