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Jumar

joo-MAR /dʒuˈmɑr/

At a glance

In short
Jumar is a unique and distinctive name for boys, of unknown origin, pronounced joo-MAR.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2007 (#10,921)
Babies in 2007
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,601 in 1981
First recorded
1974

Meaning of Jumar

Jumar is a unique and distinctive name for boys. It is of unknown origin, which adds to its intrigue and charm. A variation of this name is Jumarr. Although not extremely common, Jumar has been steadily used as a baby name in the United States since the 1970s. While it may not currently be among the most popular choices, its steady usage suggests that parents are drawn to its individuality and appealing sound. With its mysterious origins and strong presence, Jumar is a great choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Jumar

English

Popularity of Jumar in the U.S.

Jumar was last recorded in the U.S. in 2007, ranked #10,921 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,601 in 1981. It first appears in the records in 1974.

Bar and line chart: Jumar in the U.S., 1974–2007. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 11 in 1981 and 6 in 2007. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,601 in 1981, #10,921 in 2007.
  • Boys named Jumar (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1974–2007. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1974⁠–⁠2007 20 rows
Jumar: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2007610,921back (not recorded in 2005–2006)
2004511,356▼ 462
2003510,894▼ 227
2002510,667▼ 1,424
200169,243▼ 3,323
2000115,920back (not recorded in 1993–1999)
1992114,872▲ 3,364
199158,236▼ 119
199058,117back (not recorded in 1989)
198866,426▲ 525
198756,951back (not recorded in 1985–1986)
198484,552back (not recorded in 1982–1983)
1981113,601▲ 2,649
198056,250▼ 1,847
197984,403▼ 546
197893,857▲ 725
197774,582▲ 353
197664,935▼ 138
197564,797▼ 960
197483,837new

Notable people named Jumar

  • Jumar is a Brazilian former footballer from Bandeirantes, Parana, who played as a midfielder.