Jamin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
96% Masculine / 4% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Jamin means 'right hand' or 'right side' and has biblical origins.
Meaning of the Name Jamin
Jamin is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'right hand' or 'right side'. It has biblical origins and is mentioned in the Old Testament as one of the sons of Simeon. Jamin is a strong and masculine name with a powerful and positive connotation. It symbolizes strength, protection, and loyalty. It is also associated with the idea of being favored or blessed by God.
Popularity of the Name Jamin
The popularity for the name Jamin peaked in popularity in the year 1979 with 135 births, which ranked number 1,780 out of 17,349 unique names for that year. Jamin had the most female births in 1986 with 12, which ranked number 5,756 out of 12,835 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1979 with 135, which ranked number 746 out of 7,072 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jamin has declined sharply over the last ten years from 58 births to 43 births, a decline of -25.86%. Among males, Jamin has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 58 births to 43 births, a decline of -25.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jamin
- 20 Year Trend of Jamin: -46.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Jamin: -25.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jamin: -25.86%
Popularity of Jamin by State
For males, Jamin was most popular in Northeastern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in PA, with 9 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Jamin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 7 | 769 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 9 | 828 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Jamin
- Total Births of Jamin: 42 (-2.95%)
- Male Births of Jamin: 42 (-2.95%)
Given the downward trend of Jamin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.95% decrease in total births, for a total of 42 births in 2024. Male births for Jamin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 42 male births in 2024, a decrease of -2.95%.