Jomarie Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOH-mah-ree //dʒoʊˈmɑːri//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: combination of Jo and Marie; French: derived from Marie
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jomarie is a modern combination of the names Jo and Marie. The name Jo is often derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious," which has been translated into various forms across languages, including John in English.
The name Marie, on the other hand, is a French form of the Latin name Maria, which itself originates from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child." The combination of these names into Jomarie reflects a blending of cultural influences, particularly from Hebrew, Latin, and French, into the English language. Historically, the name Marie has been significant in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its association with the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The name has been borne by numerous saints and queens throughout history, contributing to its enduring presence in European naming traditions. The use of Marie in royal contexts, such as Marie Antoinette in the 18th century, further solidified its prominence.
The name Jo has also been widely used, often as a diminutive of names like Joseph or Joanna, appearing in biblical texts and historical records. Culturally, Jomarie, as a modern name, carries the connotations of grace and divinity from its roots in Jo and the maternal and nurturing qualities associated with Marie.
The blending of these names into Jomarie may reflect contemporary trends in naming, where unique combinations are favored for their distinctiveness while still retaining historical and cultural significance. This name, while not as historically entrenched as its components, embodies a fusion of rich linguistic and cultural heritages.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jomarie was first seen in the United States in 1944.
Jomarie has ranked as high as #4383 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York.
In the past 5 years the name Jomarie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jomarie 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 Jomarie 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 Jomarie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1988 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1981 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1980 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1968 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1967 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1965 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1964 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1963 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1962 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1961 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1960 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1958 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1953 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1950 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1948 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1947 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1946 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Jomarie (1968)
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.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 |