Jamarcus
Jamarcus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix Ja- and Marcus, meaning dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Jamarcus is a modern American creation combining the popular prefix 'Ja-' with the traditional name Marcus. It gained visibility in the United States during the late 20th century. The name continues to be used as a distinct, modern masculine option.
Popularity in the United States
5,638 babies in the United States have been named Jamarcus since 1880. It ranks #1614 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1660.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20 %)
- AL (17.3 %)
- GA (15.7 %)
- MS (12.1 %)
- LA (10.6 %)
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 | 53 |
| 1980-1990 | 590 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,742 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,920 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,066 |
| 2020-2029 | 267 |
Famous people named Jamarcus
- JaMarcus Russell: American football player
Nicknames
Jay, Marc
Fun facts
- Jamarcus was created during the late 20th-century trend of combining classic roots with popular prefixes.
- The name saw its highest levels of usage in the United States during the late 1990s and 2000s.