Jamin
Jamin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Right hand, or son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Jamin is a biblical masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'right hand' or 'favored son'. In the Old Testament, Jamin is listed as a son of Simeon and a founder of a tribal clan. While relatively rare in the United States, it maintains steady, modest usage as an alternative to names like Benjamin or James.
Popularity in the United States
3,446 babies in the United States have been named Jamin since 1880. It ranks #2178 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.4 %)
- NY (11 %)
- IN (10.8 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
- PA (9.3 %)
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 | 22 |
| 1970-1980 | 664 |
| 1980-1990 | 832 |
| 1990-2000 | 474 |
| 2000-2010 | 797 |
| 2010-2019 | 451 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Famous people named Jamin
- Jamin Winans: Filmmaker, Director
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Shares the same Hebrew root 'yamin' (meaning right hand) found in the name Benjamin.
- In the Old Testament, Jamin was the progenitor of the family of the Jaminites.