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Worldwide Name Statistics

Jamaica

Ranked #7982 - 1 in 5,376,344 people
US

Most common in

United States

1,488 bearers

World total

1,488

estimated living bearers

Global rank

#7982

worldwide

Country breakdown

United States1,488
Worldwide
~1,488
rank #7982
Rarity
1 in 5,376,344
of people globally
Gender split
2/98
male / female %
Countries covered
1
~1,488 in US

About the name Jamaica

There are an estimated 1,488 people named Jamaica alive worldwide today. That ranks Jamaica at #7982 globally, with the highest concentrations in United States.

In the United States, Jamaica is held by approximately 1,488 people, ranking #7982 among first names. That works out to roughly 0 per 100,000 Americans (or 1 in 223,051 U.S. residents).

Historically Jamaica is used overwhelmingly as a female name (97.6% female).

Jamaica appears in birth records going back to 1880. Use the chart below to see how its popularity has changed across decades, and the surname section to find common pairings.

Gender distribution

Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly female.

Male 2.4%Female 97.6%

Frequently asked questions

How many people are named Jamaica worldwide?

There are an estimated 1,488 people named Jamaica alive worldwide today, ranking #7982 globally.

Is Jamaica a rare name?

Worldwide that works out to about 1 in 5,376,344 people. In the United States there are roughly 1,488 bearers, which is 1 in 223,051 Americans.

Is Jamaica a boy or girl name?

Based on historical birth records, Jamaica is used 2.4% male and 97.6% female.

Where does the name Jamaica come from?

Who are famous people named Jamaica?

Data sources

Every figure on this page is cited. See the methodology page for the full picture.

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