Jaimee Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mee //ˈdʒeɪ.mi//
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: Supplanter; Spanish: Derived from Jaime, meaning 'he who supplants'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaimee is a variant of the name Jamie, which itself is derived from the name James. The etymology of James traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This Hebrew name was translated into Greek as Iakobos, which then evolved into Latin as Iacobus.
The name made its way into Old French as James, and from there, it entered the English language. The variant Jaimee likely emerged as a modern adaptation, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings and phonetic variations.
Historically, the name James has been significant in various cultures, particularly in Christianity. It is borne by several biblical figures, including James the Less and James the Just, both of whom were apostles of Jesus.
The name gained prominence in England with the reign of King James I in the early 17th century, who commissioned the King James Version of the Bible, published in 1611. This translation played a crucial role in shaping English literature and religious thought, further solidifying the name's importance in Western culture.
Culturally, the name Jaimee, like its root name Jamie, carries connotations of youthfulness and playfulness, often associated with the idea of a beloved or cherished individual. The diminutive form Jamie has been widely used as a gender-neutral name, which adds to its versatility and appeal across different contexts.
The evolution of Jaimee reflects broader trends in naming practices, where traditional names are reimagined to fit modern sensibilities while retaining their historical and cultural significance.
Famous people named Jaimee
In this section, you will find notable people named Jaimee. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Jaimee who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jaimee Foxworth is an actress best known for Family Matters, The Young and the Restless, and her role as a child star.
Jaimee Grubbs is a television personality best known for her appearances on Celebrity Rehab and as a contestant on The Bachelor.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaimee was first seen in the United States in 1946.
Jaimee has ranked as high as #1004 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Jaimee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaimee is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jaimee was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaimee (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jaimee.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2010 | 34 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2004 | 63 |
| 2003 | 51 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2001 | 59 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 1999 | 79 |
| 1998 | 78 |
| 1997 | 109 |
| 1996 | 103 |
| 1995 | 123 |
| 1994 | 155 |
| 1993 | 155 |
| 1992 | 177 |
| 1991 | 214 |
| 1990 | 223 |
| 1989 | 118 |
| 1988 | 117 |
| 1987 | 112 |
| 1986 | 124 |
| 1985 | 111 |
| 1984 | 112 |
| 1983 | 97 |
| 1982 | 129 |
| 1981 | 126 |
| 1980 | 135 |
| 1979 | 133 |
| 1978 | 140 |
| 1977 | 196 |
| 1976 | 185 |
| 1975 | 93 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1973 | 39 |
| 1972 | 36 |
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 19 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1946 | 5 |