Our Jamaican name database contains 16.066 Jamaican first names and 8.029 Jamaican surnames categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Jamaican name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. The Jamaican names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Jamaican names as well. To create the Jamaican name database we used 148.534 validated Jamaican social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Jamaican first names
In Jamaica, parents often pick a first name based on cultural and religious traditions. Many parents choose names with biblical or African roots, and some may also choose names based on family history or personal significance. Some parents also consider the meanings and symbolism of the name when making their choice. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one, and parents will often choose a name that they feel best represents their child and their family.
Popular Jamaican male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Chris | 2.0% |
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James | 1.7% |
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David | 1.7% |
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Paul | 1.6% |
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Mark | 1.4% |
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Michael | 1.4% |
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John | 1.4% |
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Tom | 1.4% |
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Matt | 1.2% |
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Alex | 1.2% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 148.534 Jamaican social media profiles from which 87.384 (59%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Jamaican female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Sarah | 1.9% |
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Emma | 1.4% |
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Laura | 1.4% |
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Amy | 1.1% |
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Katie | 1.1% |
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Hannah | 1.1% |
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Rachel | 1.0% |
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Emily | 1.0% |
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Lauren | 1.0% |
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Jessica | 0.9% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 148.534 Jamaican social media profiles from which 61.150 (41%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Jamaican surnames
In Jamaica, surnames generally follow the traditional Western pattern of passing down the father's surname to the children. However, it is not uncommon for people to also have multiple surnames, as they may also take on their mother's maiden name as a middle name or additional surname. Additionally, some people may choose to hyphenate their surnames to reflect both their father and mother's surnames.
Last name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Smith | 1.0% |
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Jones | 0.8% |
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Brown | 0.6% |
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Williams | 0.6% |
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Taylor | 0.6% |
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Johnson | 0.5% |
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Wilson | 0.4% |
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Walker | 0.3% |
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Davies | 0.3% |
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Thompson | 0.3% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 148.534 Jamaican social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this last name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.