Jammie Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAM-ee /ˈdʒæmi/

Origin: English; diminutive of James

Meaning: Diminutive of James: supplanter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jammie is believed to be a variant of the name Jamie, which itself is derived from the name James. The etymology of James traces back to the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos, which then transitioned into Latin as Iacobus.

The Old French form, Jacques, influenced the English version, James, which became widely used in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The feminine form Jamie emerged as a diminutive of James, gaining popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century.

Historically, the name James has significant roots, being borne by several notable figures, including King James I of England, who commissioned the King James Bible in 1611, a pivotal moment in English literature and religious history. The name has been associated with various saints, particularly Saint James the Greater, one of the twelve apostles, whose feast day is celebrated on July 25.

The enduring legacy of the name James and its variants can be seen throughout history, with numerous kings, saints, and literary figures bearing the name. Culturally, the name Jammie, as a variant of Jamie, carries connotations of familiarity and affection, often associated with warmth and approachability.

The use of diminutives in names is a common practice across many cultures, reflecting a sense of intimacy. Jammie, while less common than Jamie, retains the same roots and cultural significance, embodying the qualities associated with its origins.

The name's evolution from a biblical figure to a modern diminutive illustrates the adaptability and enduring nature of personal names throughout history.

Famous people named Jammie

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

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Jammie Thomas-Rasset is a music industry figure best known for her role in a landmark copyright infringement case against the Recording Industry Association of America.

Sibling suggestions

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

JamieJadeJasmineJennaJoy

Similar names

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

JadeJasmineJanelleJodieJennaJovey

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jammie was first seen in the United States in 1915.

Jammie has ranked as high as #900 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jammie 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 Jammie 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 Jammie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2017 6 6 0
2016 5 5 0
2015 6 6 0
2014 8 0 8
2013 13 6 7
2012 11 5 6
2011 17 8 9
2010 14 6 8
2009 24 10 14
2008 24 10 14
2007 21 8 13
2006 22 9 13
2005 24 9 15
2004 25 10 15
2003 21 6 15
2002 25 11 14
2001 37 21 16
2000 37 14 23
1999 41 22 19
1998 33 13 20
1997 37 17 20
1996 45 18 27
1995 44 15 29
1994 61 16 45
1993 71 25 46
1992 84 36 48
1991 94 33 61
1990 92 29 63
1989 120 38 82
1988 123 30 93
1987 99 22 77
1986 128 34 94
1985 162 30 132
1984 161 50 111
1983 145 25 120
1982 172 33 139
1981 204 46 158
1980 264 66 198
1979 268 69 199
1978 277 64 213
1977 354 92 262
1976 365 114 251
1975 234 135 99
1974 178 111 67
1973 210 128 82
1972 200 133 67
1971 207 120 87
1970 187 92 95
1969 132 51 81
1968 90 37 53
1967 103 35 68
1966 89 37 52
1965 92 34 58
1964 92 43 49
1963 70 25 45
1962 68 24 44
1961 48 13 35
1960 50 23 27
1959 48 15 33
1958 40 10 30
1957 31 18 13
1956 22 7 15
1955 23 13 10
1954 20 13 7
1953 28 13 15
1952 17 11 6
1951 15 8 7
1950 23 12 11
1949 22 14 8
1948 20 6 14
1947 11 6 5
1946 15 6 9
1945 26 17 9
1944 17 9 8
1943 16 10 6
1942 8 8 0
1941 15 7 8
1940 8 0 8
1939 17 6 11
1938 7 0 7
1937 16 8 8
1936 18 11 7
1935 10 10 0
1934 20 11 9
1933 12 7 5
1931 5 5 0
1930 9 9 0
1929 10 5 5
1928 13 6 7
1927 14 9 5
1925 9 0 9
1924 7 0 7
1923 6 6 0
1922 11 6 5
1921 5 0 5
1920 5 5 0
1919 11 0 11
1918 5 0 5
1916 6 0 6
1915 11 5 6

Top States for Jammie (2008)

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 5
100%