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Jamin

Boy name

Jamin has been given to 3,584 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1979.

Meaning & origin

From Hebrew יָמִין (yamin, “right hand or right side”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,584

Peak year

1979 (144 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1964

10-year trend

▼ -24%

Gender split

4% girls / 96% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jamin — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jamin.

FAQ

How popular is the name Jamin?

Jamin has been given to 3,584 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jamin peak?

Jamin peaked in 1979, when 144 babies were given the name.

Is Jamin a girl or boy name?

Jamin is primarily a boy name (96% of babies named Jamin are boys).

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