Jamaine Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjah-MAIN / /dʒəˈmeɪn/English; African American
Meaning
English: variant of Jermaine; African American: derived from the name Jermaine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamaine is often considered a modern variant of the name Jermaine, which has French origins. It gained popularity in the United States, particularly within African American communities. The name reflects a trend of creating unique variations of traditional names. Its usage has been noted since the late 20th century.
Trend Summary
Jamaine has seen limited popularity in the United States, primarily within specific communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jermain
- Jermaine
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamaine was first seen in the United States in 1971. Jamaine has ranked as high as #1036 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Jamaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamaine (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 40 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 41 |
| 1976 | 35 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 44 |
| 1980 | 49 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 36 |
| 1983 | 45 |
| 1984 | 46 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 43 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |