Jayme Unisex

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAY-mee //ˈdʒeɪmi//

Origin: English; Hebrew

Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: He will protect

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jayme is derived from the Hebrew name Ya'akov, which translates to "supplanter" or "holder of the heel." This name was adopted into Greek as Iakobos and subsequently into Latin as Jacobus. The name made its way into Old French as Jacques, which later influenced various forms in English, including James.

Jayme is often considered a modern variant or diminutive of James, reflecting a trend in the late 20th century to create feminine forms of traditionally masculine names. Historically, the name James has significant biblical roots, being borne by several important figures in the New Testament, including James the Just, a leader in the early Christian church, and James the Lesser, one of the twelve apostles.

The name gained prominence in England following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, particularly due to its association with various kings, including James I of England, who ruled in the early 17th century and commissioned the King James Bible in 1611, a pivotal work in English literature and religious history. Culturally, the name Jayme and its variants have been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing strength and resilience due to their etymological ties to Jacob.

The name's association with biblical narratives has contributed to its enduring presence in Western culture. Additionally, Jayme can be seen as a reflection of the broader trend of feminizing names, which has roots in the desire for gender inclusivity in naming conventions.

This evolution highlights the dynamic nature of language and cultural identity, as names adapt to reflect societal changes.

Famous people named Jayme

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

We also feature individuals named Jayme 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.

Jayme Langford is a singer-songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Jayme Lawson is an actress best known for her roles in The Batman and The Last Black Man in San Francisco.

Jayme H. is a YouTube personality best known for her beauty and lifestyle content.

Fictional characters named Jayme

The following list of fictional characters named Jayme 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.

Jayme is a fictional character from the comic book series The Wicked + The Divine. They are a member of the pantheon of gods who embody pop culture and face the consequences of their divine powers.

Sibling suggestions

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

JadeJasmineJennaJoyJessicaJordan

Similar names

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

JamieJadeJasmineJanelleJocelynJodieJayda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jayme was first seen in the United States in 1938.

Jayme has ranked as high as #637 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jayme 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 Jayme 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 Jayme.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 28 14 14
2024 42 19 23
2023 44 23 21
2022 56 28 28
2021 50 16 34
2020 57 24 33
2019 45 17 28
2018 65 18 47
2017 72 20 52
2016 103 26 77
2015 78 20 58
2014 87 21 66
2013 95 25 70
2012 107 29 78
2011 106 26 80
2010 136 40 96
2009 163 36 127
2008 184 47 137
2007 209 48 161
2006 187 41 146
2005 165 33 132
2004 201 35 166
2003 221 51 170
2002 198 53 145
2001 233 41 192
2000 218 39 179
1999 243 52 191
1998 255 48 207
1997 263 44 219
1996 319 55 264
1995 306 52 254
1994 372 79 293
1993 334 57 277
1992 390 75 315
1991 460 104 356
1990 479 98 381
1989 456 104 352
1988 474 95 379
1987 541 97 444
1986 534 90 444
1985 696 99 597
1984 514 68 446
1983 535 71 464
1982 600 94 506
1981 578 98 480
1980 591 98 493
1979 469 88 381
1978 545 102 443
1977 557 121 436
1976 605 125 480
1975 319 108 211
1974 259 102 157
1973 204 83 121
1972 198 79 119
1971 208 66 142
1970 219 72 147
1969 172 50 122
1968 132 33 99
1967 125 33 92
1966 115 28 87
1965 128 40 88
1964 139 36 103
1963 159 33 126
1962 166 51 115
1961 114 36 78
1960 128 37 91
1959 121 33 88
1958 130 42 88
1957 124 27 97
1956 95 20 75
1955 94 22 72
1954 83 19 64
1953 48 10 38
1952 43 10 33
1951 37 0 37
1950 18 6 12
1949 22 6 16
1948 23 6 17
1947 18 0 18
1946 23 0 23
1945 12 5 7
1944 7 0 7
1943 9 0 9
1942 5 0 5
1938 5 0 5

Top States for Jayme (2022)

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%