Jamaree
Jamaree is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern blend; possibly 'handsome' or 'sparkling' based on root components Jamar and Jamal.
Origin and history
Jamaree is a modern American name created by combining popular phonetic elements, likely influenced by Jamar and related names. It emerged in the late 20th century in the United States and remains relatively rare. The name offers a rhythmic and contemporary sound for parents seeking a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
825 babies in the United States have been named Jamaree since 1880. It ranks #3851 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1848.
States where it is most popular
- FL (34.4 %)
- GA (30.1 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- SC (6.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 343 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 79 |
Fun facts
- Jamaree is part of a 20th-century American naming trend blending familiar phonetic prefixes like 'Ja-' with melodic suffixes.
- It functions as a creative spelling variant of names like Jamari and Jamarie.