Jamar
Jamar is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Handsome or beautiful (via association with Jamal).
Origin and history
Jamar is a modern American name that rose to popularity in the late 20th century, likely created as a blend of the prefix Ja- with names like Lamar or Jamal. Jamal originates from the Arabic word for beauty, though Jamar operates predominantly as a distinct contemporary coin. In the United States, it remains a moderately used masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
15,964 babies in the United States have been named Jamar since 1880. It ranks #937 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1328.
States where it is most popular
- NY (10.3 %)
- PA (8.2 %)
- FL (8 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
- NJ (6.9 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,709 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,951 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,437 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,164 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,046 |
| 2020-2029 | 627 |
Famous people named Jamar
- Jamar Chase: Athlete, American Football Player
- Jamar Fletcher: Athlete, American Football Player
Fun facts
- Jamar emerged in the United States during the 1970s alongside popular prefix-based naming trends.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s.