Jamie Unisex

Popularity: #642 · 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.

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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.

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Similar names

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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 #26 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Jamie has been trending up 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.

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.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 824 508 316
2024 847 455 392
2023 833 473 360
2022 846 449 397
2021 857 443 414
2020 747 351 396
2019 860 326 534
2018 821 332 489
2017 804 306 498
2016 910 281 629
2015 918 279 639
2014 931 296 635
2013 906 296 610
2012 973 254 719
2011 993 278 715
2010 1,183 342 841
2009 1,434 367 1,067
2008 1,673 365 1,308
2007 1,759 362 1,397
2006 1,835 422 1,413
2005 2,033 435 1,598
2004 2,168 442 1,726
2003 2,336 412 1,924
2002 2,396 426 1,970
2001 2,408 463 1,945
2000 2,611 455 2,156
1999 3,056 519 2,537
1998 3,673 607 3,066
1997 3,897 656 3,241
1996 4,285 686 3,599
1995 4,561 791 3,770
1994 4,936 954 3,982
1993 5,365 1,111 4,254
1992 5,861 1,159 4,702
1991 7,067 1,286 5,781
1990 7,830 1,321 6,509
1989 8,319 1,474 6,845
1988 8,657 1,470 7,187
1987 9,457 1,541 7,916
1986 10,702 1,468 9,234
1985 12,668 1,630 11,038
1984 11,525 1,764 9,761
1983 12,798 1,773 11,025
1982 13,130 2,091 11,039
1981 13,338 2,356 10,982
1980 14,374 2,845 11,529
1979 15,396 3,240 12,156
1978 13,846 2,864 10,982
1977 16,342 3,447 12,895
1976 17,160 4,621 12,539
1975 8,806 4,573 4,233
1974 7,106 4,086 3,020
1973 6,867 3,913 2,954
1972 6,490 3,680 2,810
1971 6,285 3,231 3,054
1970 5,843 2,641 3,202
1969 4,470 1,568 2,902
1968 3,911 1,223 2,688
1967 3,542 1,031 2,511
1966 3,617 961 2,656
1965 3,692 944 2,748
1964 3,429 1,115 2,314
1963 3,447 897 2,550
1962 3,606 820 2,786
1961 3,070 733 2,337
1960 2,940 738 2,202
1959 2,598 774 1,824
1958 1,956 644 1,312
1957 1,718 442 1,276
1956 1,317 288 1,029
1955 1,404 259 1,145
1954 1,240 253 987
1953 1,101 204 897
1952 828 137 691
1951 632 87 545
1950 555 87 468
1949 499 98 401
1948 489 103 386
1947 406 79 327
1946 401 64 337
1945 306 80 226
1944 186 64 122
1943 232 78 154
1942 176 56 120
1941 124 43 81
1940 116 42 74
1939 104 42 62
1938 113 41 72
1937 92 34 58
1936 98 49 49
1935 104 55 49
1934 96 44 52
1933 94 45 49
1932 111 43 68
1931 113 45 68
1930 93 37 56
1929 88 41 47
1928 101 43 58
1927 95 39 56
1926 130 53 77
1925 92 34 58
1924 89 35 54
1923 113 42 71
1922 104 41 63
1921 96 36 60
1920 93 29 64
1919 110 37 73
1918 99 35 64
1917 73 28 45
1916 90 35 55
1915 94 35 59
1914 58 25 33
1913 56 20 36
1912 46 12 34
1911 27 12 15
1910 24 8 16
1909 38 11 27
1908 15 0 15
1907 15 0 15
1906 21 5 16
1905 32 9 23
1904 20 9 11
1903 9 0 9
1902 15 0 15
1901 20 0 20
1900 26 6 20
1899 14 0 14
1898 11 0 11
1897 14 5 9
1896 14 6 8
1895 10 0 10
1894 9 0 9
1893 9 0 9
1892 10 0 10
1891 11 0 11
1890 12 0 12
1888 5 0 5
1887 5 0 5
1884 5 0 5

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. 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
CA 106
14%
NY 71
9%
TX 56
7%
PA 37
5%
GA 37
5%
OH 36
5%
FL 36
5%
IN 32
4%
VA 30
4%
WA 27
4%
MI 27
4%
NC 25
3%
IL 22
3%
MD 21
3%
MA 18
2%
NJ 18
2%
UT 17
2%
CO 16
2%
AL 15
2%
MO 14
2%
TN 13
2%
CT 12
2%
MN 12
2%
AZ 9
1%
LA 9
1%
SC 8
1%
WI 8
1%
KY 6
1%
MS 5
1%
AR 5
1%