UK boy's name
Jamin
Of Hebrew origin meaning "right-handed" or "virtue".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Jamin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jamin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Jamin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jamin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 4 boys were registered as Jamin.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jamin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Jamin mean?
The name Jamin originated from the Hebrew language and culture, tracing its roots back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yamin," which means "right hand" or "right side." This name is closely associated with ideas of strength, honor, and leadership.
During the biblical era, the name Jamin appeared in the Old Testament as a personal name. It was mentioned in the Book of Numbers, where Jamin was the name of one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan. This reference suggests that the name held significance and was in use among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Jamin was Jamin, the son of Simeon, who was mentioned in the Book of Genesis (46:10). This particular reference dates back to approximately the 17th century BCE.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Jamin. One such individual was Jamin Hubner (1668-1730), a German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics. Another was Jamin Jules Celestin (1818-1886), a French physicist known for his work on optics and his invention of the Jamin interferometer.
In the realm of literature, Jamin Winans (1829-1875) was an American poet and journalist who wrote for various publications during the 19th century. His works often explored themes of nature and rural life.
Moving into the 20th century, Jamin Munyakia (1917-2003) was a prominent Kenyan politician and activist who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule.
Another notable figure was Jamin Pugh (1923-2001), an American jazz drummer and session musician who performed with numerous legendary artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Sarah Vaughan.
While the name Jamin has been used across various cultures and time periods, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Hebrew language, where it symbolized strength, honor, and leadership. Throughout history, individuals bearing this name have made their mark in diverse fields, from religion and philosophy to literature, politics, and music.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jamin over time
The chart below shows babies named Jamin registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jamin, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jamin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jamin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5119 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3577 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jamin
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jamin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jamin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Jamin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jamin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 4 babies registered as Jamin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jamin?
Of Hebrew origin meaning "right-handed" or "virtue".
How many people are called Jamin in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Jamin across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.