Jamey Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mee //ˈdʒeɪmi//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: He who supplants
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jamey is derived from the name James, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This name was translated into Greek as Iakobos, which later evolved into Latin as Iacobus. The name underwent further transformation in Old French as James, before being adopted into Middle English.
The variant Jamey likely emerged as a diminutive or affectionate form of James, reflecting a common linguistic practice of creating variations of names to convey familiarity or endearment. Historically, the name James has significant milestones, particularly in the context of biblical figures.
James is notably the name of two apostles in the New Testament, often referred to as James the Less and James the Just. The name gained prominence in Christian tradition, especially after the translation of the Bible into English, with the King James Version published in 1611, which further solidified the name's cultural resonance.
Additionally, several kings of Scotland and England bore the name, including James I of England, who was also James VI of Scotland, reigning from the early 17th century. Culturally, the name James and its variants, including Jamey, have been associated with qualities such as leadership and strength, often linked to the historical figures who bore the name.
The name has also been used in various literary and artistic contexts, contributing to its enduring legacy. Jamey, as a diminutive, carries a sense of warmth and approachability, reflecting the broader cultural significance of the name James throughout history.
Famous people named Jamey
In this section, you will find notable people named Jamey. 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 Jamey who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jamey Johnson is a country music singer-songwriter best known for That Lonesome Song, The Guitar Song, and Living for a Song.
Fictional characters named Jamey
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Jamey is a fictional character from the novel and film The Perks of Being a Wallflower. They are a close friend of the protagonist, Charlie, and play a significant role in his coming-of-age journey.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamey was first seen in the United States in 1944.
Jamey has ranked as high as #694 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Ohio, Georgia, California, North Carolina, and Alabama.
In the past 5 years the name Jamey has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jamey 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 Jamey was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jamey (1996)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 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 Jamey.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2002 | 35 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 28 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1997 | 45 |
| 1996 | 49 |
| 1995 | 41 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1991 | 64 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1989 | 76 |
| 1988 | 71 |
| 1987 | 74 |
| 1986 | 76 |
| 1985 | 120 |
| 1984 | 113 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1982 | 115 |
| 1981 | 171 |
| 1980 | 184 |
| 1979 | 239 |
| 1978 | 240 |
| 1977 | 332 |
| 1976 | 430 |
| 1975 | 402 |
| 1974 | 394 |
| 1973 | 388 |
| 1972 | 387 |
| 1971 | 316 |
| 1970 | 294 |
| 1969 | 170 |
| 1968 | 114 |
| 1967 | 110 |
| 1966 | 64 |
| 1965 | 90 |
| 1964 | 80 |
| 1963 | 64 |
| 1962 | 86 |
| 1961 | 66 |
| 1960 | 63 |
| 1959 | 71 |
| 1958 | 59 |
| 1957 | 44 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1953 | 9 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1944 | 5 |