Boy · #10,921 in 2026

Jumar

An ascender is a device used for directly ascending, or for facilitating protection, with a fixed rope when climbing on steep mountain terrain. A form introduced in the 1950s became so popular it began the term "Jumar" for the device, and the verb "to jumar" to describe its use in ascending.

Current Rank
#10,921
Peak Rank
#3,603 (1981)
Total Babies
138
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1974
First Year
2007
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#3603
Peak Rank
138
Total Count
20
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jumar

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

An ascender is a device used for directly ascending, or for facilitating protection, with a fixed rope when climbing on steep mountain terrain. A form introduced in the 1950s became so popular it began the term "Jumar" for the device, and the verb "to jumar" to describe its use in ascending.

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Origin & history
Jumar rope ascender (c. 1975) Mechanical ascenders have existed for centuries, with numerous patents from the 1800s, and earlier devices being described in books and manuscripts. The majority were developed for rope access. Mechanical rope-ascending devices were created by Henri Brenot, and were used in France both for mountaineering and caving as early as 1934. A popular example of the ascender is the jumar, named for its inventors Adolph Jüsi and Walter Marti and the Swiss firm Jümar Pangit they created to manufacture it, beginning in 1958. Jusi was studying eagles for the Swiss Government,

The Story of Jumar

Jumar first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 11 Jumars were born — ranking #3,603 that year. As of 2026, Jumar ranks #10,921 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 138 Jumars have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Jumar

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jumar 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Jumar

What does the name Jumar mean?
An ascender is a device used for directly ascending, or for facilitating protection, with a fixed rope when climbing on steep mountain terrain. A form introduced in the 1950s became so popular it began the term "Jumar" for the device, and the verb "to jumar" to describe its use in ascending.
How popular is Jumar in 2026?
In 2026, Jumar ranks #10,921 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jumar most popular?
Jumar reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #3,603 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Jumar a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jumar is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jumar?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jumar include Gerritt, Sugar, Araceli. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jumar

Jumar is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 138 births in the dataset. Jumar's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #3,603. Use the chart and map above to compare Jumar'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 .

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