Jamaica
girl nameJamaica entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #1701 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#1701
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3089 |
| 1980s | #2582 |
| 1990s | #2622 |
| 2000s | #5591 |
| 2010s | #9902 |
| 2020s | #11829 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Jamaica has been most popular in SC.
Living bearers
About 1,500 people named Jamaica are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jamaica alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jamaica in 2025?
- Jamaica is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jamaica most popular?
- Jamaica peaked in 1977, reaching #1701 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jamaica with classmates?
- Jamaica will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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