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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAMZ /dʒæmz/
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: Supplanter; English: Variant of James
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jammes 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 name evolved further into Old French as Jacques, which is the source of various forms in modern languages, including Jammes in French.
The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest, where Jacques influenced the English name James, which became widely used in England and other English-speaking regions. 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, James the Greater and James the Less, who were among the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ. The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition, especially with the translation of the Bible into English by William Tyndale in the early 16th century and later the King James Version in 1611, which further solidified its usage in English-speaking cultures.
Additionally, several kings of England, including James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625, contributed to the name's historical significance. Culturally, the name Jammes and its variants have been associated with qualities such as leadership and resilience, often linked to the biblical figures who bore the name.
The enduring nature of the name is reflected in its various forms across cultures and languages, with diminutives like Jamie and Jacques also holding cultural significance. The name's historical roots and its connections to religious texts and royal lineage have helped maintain its resonance through the centuries.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jammes was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Jammes has ranked as high as #1127 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Jammes has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jammes 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 Jammes was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Jammes
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 Jammes.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1957 | 5 |