Jamie Unisex

Popularity: #579 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mee //ˈdʒeɪ.mi//

Origin: English; Scottish

Meaning: English: Supplanter; Scottish: He who supplants

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jamie is derived from the Old French name "Jacques," which itself originates from the Latin "Iacobus," a form of the Greek name "Iakobos," meaning "supplanter." The name has evolved through various linguistic transitions, with its roots tracing back to the Hebrew name "Ya'akov" (Jacob). The introduction of the name into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when French influence permeated the English language, leading to the adoption of many names, including Jamie.

Historically, the name Jamie has been associated with several notable figures. One of the most significant is King James VI of Scotland and I of England (1567-1625), who commissioned the King James Bible, a landmark translation that had a profound impact on English literature and culture.

The name also appears in various literary works and has been borne by saints, contributing to its historical resonance. The diminutive form "Jamie" became popular as a familiar or affectionate variant of James, particularly in Scotland, where it was used for both boys and girls.

Culturally, Jamie has been embraced in various traditions and contexts. In Scotland, it has been a common name, often associated with warmth and familiarity.

The name's versatility allows it to transcend gender boundaries, making it a favored choice in many English-speaking regions. Its enduring presence in literature and media has further solidified its significance, as it is often used to evoke themes of loyalty, strength, and resilience.

Overall, Jamie embodies a rich historical and cultural lineage that continues to resonate through its various forms and associations.

Famous people named Jamie

In this section, you will find notable people named Jamie. 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 Jamie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Jamie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Jamie Foxx is an actor and musician best known for Ray, Django Unchained, and Collateral.

Jamie Bell is an actor best known for Billy Elliot, Jumper, and Fantastic Four.

Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress and author best known for Halloween, True Lies, and Freaky Friday.

Jamie Dornan is an actor best known for Fifty Shades of Grey, The Fall, and Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.

Jamie Oliver is a chef and television personality best known for The Naked Chef, Jamie's 30-Minute Meals, and Jamie's Food Revolution.

Jamie Lannister is a fictional character from the television series Game of Thrones, known for his complex moral dilemmas and relationships.

Jamie Chung is an actress best known for Sucker Punch, Once Upon a Time, and The Real World: San Diego.

Jamie Carragher is a former footballer and sports pundit best known for his time at Liverpool and his analysis on Sky Sports.

Jamie Hince is a musician best known as the guitarist of The Kills and for his work with various artists.

Jamie Bell is a dancer and choreographer best known for his work on So You Think You Can Dance and various music videos.

Fictional characters named Jamie

The following list of fictional characters named Jamie is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Jamie Lannister is a fictional character from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He is a knight of the Kingsguard known for his complex moral character and relationship with his sister Cersei.

Sibling suggestions

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

JadeJasmineJordanJessicaJuliaJocelyn

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Jamie. 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 Jamie was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Jamie has ranked as high as #45 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Jamie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jamie 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 Jamie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Jamie (2024)

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
CA 60
18%
NY 33
10%
TX 28
8%
GA 17
5%
OH 16
5%
IN 15
5%
NC 14
4%
PA 14
4%
VA 12
4%
MD 11
3%
CO 10
3%
FL 10
3%
NJ 10
3%
WA 9
3%
AZ 9
3%

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 Jamie.

YearBirths
2024391
2023360
2022397
2021414
2020395
2019534
2018489
2017498
2016628
2015639
2014635
2013610
2012718
2011715
2010841
20091,067
20081,308
20071,396
20061,413
20051,598
20041,726
20031,924
20021,969
20011,946
20002,156
19992,537
19983,066
19973,241
19963,599
19953,770
19943,982
19934,255
19924,702
19915,782
19906,509
19896,845
19887,187
19877,916
19869,234
198511,038
19849,762
198311,025
198211,040
198110,982
198011,529
197912,156
197810,982
197712,895
197612,538
19754,233
19743,020
19732,954
19722,810
19713,055
19703,202
19692,902
19682,688
19672,511
19662,656
19652,748
19642,314
19632,549
19622,787
19612,336
19602,203
19591,824
19581,312
19571,276
19561,029
19551,145
1954987
1953897
1952691
1951545
1950468
1949401
1948386
1947327
1946337
1945226
1944122
1943154
1942120
194181
194074
193962
193872
193758
193649
193549
193452
193349
193268
193168
193056
192947
192858
192756
192677
192558
192454
192371
192263
192160
192064
191973
191864
191745
191655
191559
191433
191336
191234
191115
191016
190927
190815
190715
190616
190523
190411
19039
190215
190120
190020
189914
189811
18979
18968
189510
18949
18939
189210
189111
189012
18885
18875
18845