Jamaine
Jamaine is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invention, likely a blend influenced by Jermaine ('brotherly') and Jamar.
Origin and history
Jamaine is a modern American name created as a phonetic variant of Jermaine or Jamar. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside other popular 'J-' names. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
1,340 babies in the United States have been named Jamaine since 1880. It ranks #3368 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.6 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NJ (8.8 %)
- PA (5.3 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 383 |
| 1980-1990 | 392 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Nicknames
Jay, Maine
Fun facts
- Jamaine developed in the U.S. as a creative phonetic variant of the French-derived name Jermaine.