Jams
Pronunciation: [ j-AMZ ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Jams first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 136 babies have been named Jams in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jams is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,485 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,485
- Total SSA Count
- 9
Alternative Spellings
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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"Long meadow or clearing in the woods"
#9,599 in US
Latin origin
"island of goats"
#9,547 in US
Proto-Celtic origin
"berry, fruit"
#9,606 in US
Latin origin
"listen, hear (Latin)"
#9,390 in US
Greek origin
"wide, broad"
#9,488 in US
German (Ähren) origin
"ears of grain, harvest"
#9,600 in US
Hebrew via Italian origin
"God is gracious"
#9,395 in US
Basque origin
"new house, new home"
#9,638 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis