Jamey Unisex

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↗ Rising

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

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

JamieJasonJordanJaredJasperJulius

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jamey. 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.

JaydenJadenJamesonJaceJaxonJettJulesJasper

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamey was first seen in the United States in 1944.

Jamey has ranked as high as #670 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2025 31 24 7
2024 26 20 6
2023 22 15 7
2022 21 21 0
2021 29 16 13
2020 30 23 7
2019 33 25 8
2018 34 26 8
2017 32 21 11
2016 37 19 18
2015 35 23 12
2014 23 13 10
2013 29 18 11
2012 25 15 10
2011 39 15 24
2010 51 28 23
2009 46 22 24
2008 54 32 22
2007 51 19 32
2006 50 22 28
2005 57 26 31
2004 54 18 36
2003 54 22 32
2002 65 35 30
2001 46 20 26
2000 54 20 34
1999 54 28 26
1998 69 28 41
1997 79 45 34
1996 87 49 38
1995 80 41 39
1994 99 58 41
1993 88 47 41
1992 132 69 63
1991 109 64 45
1990 114 69 45
1989 120 76 44
1988 123 71 52
1987 125 74 51
1986 136 76 60
1985 187 120 67
1984 171 113 58
1983 167 95 72
1982 203 115 88
1981 281 171 110
1980 270 184 86
1979 350 239 111
1978 342 240 102
1977 466 332 134
1976 576 430 146
1975 467 402 65
1974 460 394 66
1973 447 388 59
1972 449 387 62
1971 385 316 69
1970 356 294 62
1969 225 170 55
1968 158 114 44
1967 151 110 41
1966 100 64 36
1965 115 90 25
1964 105 80 25
1963 101 64 37
1962 121 86 35
1961 91 66 25
1960 92 63 29
1959 95 71 24
1958 89 59 30
1957 70 44 26
1956 35 21 14
1955 36 18 18
1954 39 12 27
1953 22 9 13
1952 23 11 12
1951 28 6 22
1950 24 6 18
1949 11 0 11
1948 11 5 6
1947 15 8 7
1946 10 0 10
1945 11 0 11
1944 10 5 5

Top States for Jamey (2011)

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%