How old is someone named Jamar?
The average Jamar is 31 years old.
Half of all living Jamars are between 20 and 41.
When was Jamar popular?
Parents have been choosing Jamar less often since its peak in 1989; 72 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 1,721 | 1,600 |
| 1980s | 5,005 | 4,700 |
| 1990s | 3,444 | 3,300 |
| 2000s | 3,164 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 2,046 | 2,000 |
| 2020s | 627 | 620 |
How many Jamars are still alive?
About 15,000 Jamars are alive in the US today. That's 96% of the roughly 16,000 babies named Jamar since 1967.
Nearly every Jamar ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Jamar?
About two in five living Jamars are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
- Gen X 13%
- Millennial 44%
- Gen Z 30%
- Gen Alpha 12%
Is Jamar an old name?
Somewhat. Jamar is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Jamar will be 52 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Jamar a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.5% of living Jamars are men.
Names the same age as Jamar
NAME TWIN
Jamar's name twin is Antwon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Antwon's age curve is the closest match to Jamar's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Jamar
How old is the average Jamar?
The average Jamar in the US is 31 years old. The median is 33, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Jamar?
About 15,000 Jamars are alive in the US today, out of roughly 16,000 babies given the name since 1967.
When was the name Jamar most popular?
In 1989, when about 600 baby boys were named Jamar.
Is Jamar a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 44% of living Jamars, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this