Jomes Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JOH-mes //ˈdʒoʊ.mɛs//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: Variant of James; Spanish: Variant of Santiago
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jomes is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which translates to "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was adapted into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus. The transition into Old French produced the form Jacques, which later influenced the English variant James.
The name Jomes can be considered a variant or derivative of James, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional adaptations of the original Hebrew name through various languages and cultures. Historically, the name James has significant milestones, particularly in the context of Christianity.
One of the most notable biblical figures bearing this name is James the Just, a prominent leader in the early Christian church and traditionally regarded as a brother of Jesus. His presence is documented in the New Testament, particularly in the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistle of James, which is attributed to him.
The name gained further prominence with the reign of King James I of England in the early 17th century, who commissioned the King James Version of the Bible, a pivotal translation that has had a lasting impact on English literature and Christian theology. Culturally, the name Jomes, as a variant of James, carries connotations of strength and leadership, often associated with figures of authority and moral integrity throughout history.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, with diminutive forms such as Jamie or Jim emerging in English-speaking contexts. The enduring legacy of the name is reflected in its historical significance and the various adaptations it has undergone, illustrating the interplay between language, culture, and identity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jomes was first seen in the United States in 1915.
Jomes has ranked as high as #863 nationally, which occurred in 1937, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jomes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jomes 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 Jomes was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jomes
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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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 Jomes.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1915 | 5 |