Jamen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-men / /ˈdʒeɪ.mən/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Variant of James; Hebrew: Supplanter
Historical & Cultural Background
Jamen is primarily considered a modern variant of the name James, which has biblical origins. The name James itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' Jamen may be used as a unique alternative to more traditional names. It has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Jamen has seen limited use and remains relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jaymen
- Jamin
International Variants
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jacques (French)
- Diego (Spanish)
Famous people named Jamen
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Fictional characters named Jamen
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamen was first seen in the United States in 1972. Jamen has ranked as high as #1273 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Jamen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamen
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 18 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 24 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2018 | 5 |