Jaimee Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Jaimee, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jaimee. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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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 #1515 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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 0 6
2024 5 0 5
2023 14 0 14
2022 9 0 9
2021 24 0 24
2020 17 0 17
2019 18 0 18
2018 18 0 18
2017 33 5 28
2016 27 0 27
2015 31 0 31
2014 18 0 18
2013 24 0 24
2012 27 0 27
2011 44 0 44
2010 34 0 34
2009 40 0 40
2008 38 0 38
2007 54 0 54
2006 48 0 48
2005 47 0 47
2004 63 0 63
2003 51 0 51
2002 64 0 64
2001 59 0 59
2000 72 0 72
1999 79 0 79
1998 84 6 78
1997 109 0 109
1996 103 0 103
1995 128 5 123
1994 162 7 155
1993 155 0 155
1992 177 0 177
1991 223 9 214
1990 223 0 223
1989 118 0 118
1988 122 5 117
1987 112 0 112
1986 124 0 124
1985 111 0 111
1984 112 0 112
1983 97 0 97
1982 129 0 129
1981 126 0 126
1980 141 6 135
1979 133 0 133
1978 140 0 140
1977 196 0 196
1976 190 5 185
1975 93 0 93
1974 43 0 43
1973 40 0 40
1972 36 0 36
1971 35 0 35
1970 28 0 28
1969 16 0 16
1968 23 0 23
1967 19 0 19
1966 12 0 12
1965 12 0 12
1964 8 0 8
1963 7 0 7
1962 10 0 10
1961 5 0 5
1960 8 0 8
1959 5 0 5
1958 8 0 8
1957 10 0 10
1955 6 0 6
1954 5 0 5
1946 5 0 5

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%