Jamon
Jamon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name; possibly a blend of J- prefix names or derived from the French word for ham.
Origin and history
Jamon is an English given name, likely created as a modern variant of names like Jamar or Jaron, or influenced by the French word for ham (jamón). It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as an inventive masculine option. It remains a relatively rare choice in contemporary U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,742 babies in the United States have been named Jamon since 1880. It ranks #2472 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1831.
States where it is most popular
- GA (18.1 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- LA (12.8 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1970-1980 | 374 |
| 1980-1990 | 481 |
| 1990-2000 | 689 |
| 2000-2010 | 755 |
| 2010-2019 | 329 |
| 2020-2029 | 96 |
Famous people named Jamon
- Jamon Meredith: American football player
Fun facts
- Jamon gained traction in the United States during the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique two-syllable 'J' names.