boy's name
Jamus
JAY-mus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 98
Jamus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jamus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Jamus?
In 2014, Jamus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jamus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jamus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jamus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jamus
- English JAY-mus
Sibling Names for Jamus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jamus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jamus
How popular is the name Jamus?
In 2014, Jamus was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jamus a girl's or a boy's name?
Jamus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jamus?
Jamus has 2 syllables.
When was Jamus most popular?
Jamus peaked in 1978, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.