Jaimes Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: HAY-mes /ˈheɪ.mɛs/
Origin: Spanish; English
Meaning: Spanish: Supplanter; English: Variant of James
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaimes is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov, which translates to "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was adapted into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Iacobus. The evolution continued into Old French as Jacques, which later influenced the Spanish form Jaime.
The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest, where the name Jacques became James, a form that has persisted in various cultures and languages. Historically, the name James has significant biblical roots, being borne by several important figures in the New Testament, including James the Just, a leader of the early Christian church, and James the son of Zebedee, one of the twelve apostles.
The name gained prominence in the English-speaking world with the reign of King James I of England in the early 17th century, who commissioned the King James Bible, a pivotal translation that has had a lasting impact on English literature and religious practice. Culturally, the name Jaimes and its variants have been associated with various saints and monarchs, contributing to its enduring legacy.
The name is often linked to qualities such as leadership and resilience, reflecting the historical figures who bore it. In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jaime is a common diminutive, further illustrating the name's adaptability and significance across different regions and languages.
The name's rich etymological journey and historical associations underscore its cultural resonance throughout the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaimes was first seen in the United States in 1960.
Jaimes has ranked as high as #1217 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jaimes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaimes 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 Jaimes was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jaimes
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.
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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 Jaimes.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |