Jamin Boy

Popularity: #904 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-min //ˈdʒeɪ.mɪn//

Origin: Hebrew; English

Meaning: Hebrew: 'son of the right hand'; English: variant of James

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jamin has its roots in Hebrew, deriving from the name יָמִין (Yamin), which means "right hand" or "right side." This etymology reflects a common linguistic practice in Hebrew where names often carry significant meanings related to physical attributes or virtues. The name Jamin appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Chronicles, where it is associated with one of the descendants of Benjamin, a prominent tribe in ancient Israel.

The transliteration of Jamin into Greek and subsequently into Latin occurred as these texts were translated, particularly during the Hellenistic period and later during the Roman Empire, which facilitated the spread of Hebrew names into broader cultural contexts, including early Christianity. Historically, the name Jamin has been noted in various biblical texts, particularly in the genealogies of the tribes of Israel.

Its mention in the context of the tribe of Benjamin, which is often associated with strength and valor, lends the name a sense of historical significance. The name's presence in the Hebrew Bible, especially during the periods of the monarchy in Israel, underscores its longstanding connection to Jewish heritage and identity.

Additionally, the name has been included in various translations of the Bible, including the Septuagint and the Vulgate, which helped to preserve its usage through the centuries. Culturally, Jamin carries connotations of loyalty and steadfastness, qualities often attributed to the right hand in various traditions, symbolizing strength and support.

The name has also seen variations and diminutives in different cultures, although Jamin itself remains a distinct form. Its biblical roots and historical associations contribute to its resonance in religious and cultural contexts, making it a name with enduring significance.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamin was first seen in the United States in 1964.

Jamin has ranked as high as #1671 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, New York, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Jamin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jamin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jamin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jamin.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 34 34 0
2024 36 36 0
2023 30 30 0
2022 44 44 0
2021 32 32 0
2020 30 30 0
2019 34 34 0
2018 33 33 0
2017 41 41 0
2016 44 44 0
2015 45 45 0
2014 43 43 0
2013 42 42 0
2012 58 58 0
2011 42 42 0
2010 69 69 0
2009 78 78 0
2008 71 71 0
2007 94 89 5
2006 91 91 0
2005 85 85 0
2004 88 88 0
2003 86 86 0
2002 81 81 0
2001 65 65 0
2000 63 63 0
1999 73 73 0
1998 48 43 5
1997 46 46 0
1996 41 41 0
1995 46 40 6
1994 45 39 6
1993 63 58 5
1992 49 42 7
1991 58 49 9
1990 50 43 7
1989 51 51 0
1988 69 63 6
1987 60 53 7
1986 79 67 12
1985 79 73 6
1984 92 86 6
1983 101 94 7
1982 116 111 5
1981 103 103 0
1980 141 131 10
1979 144 135 9
1978 103 97 6
1977 121 115 6
1976 91 83 8
1975 60 60 0
1974 52 52 0
1973 30 30 0
1972 33 33 0
1971 34 34 0
1970 25 25 0
1969 5 5 0
1968 11 11 0
1964 6 6 0

Top States for Jamin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

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