Jaymes Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAYMZ /dʒeɪmz/
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Supplanter; Hebrew: He will replace
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jaymes is a variant of the name James, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." This name was adapted into Greek as Iakobos and then into Latin as Iacobus. The name entered Old French as Jacques, which later influenced the English form James.
The transition to Jaymes can be seen as a modern phonetic variation, reflecting contemporary naming trends that favor unique spellings while maintaining traditional roots. Historically, the name James has significant milestones, including its biblical association with several figures in the New Testament, such as James the Less and James the Just, who were among the apostles of Jesus Christ.
The name gained prominence in England with the reign of King James I in the early 17th century, particularly due to his commissioning of the King James Bible in 1611, which had a profound impact on English literature and language. This connection to royalty and religious significance contributed to the name's enduring legacy in various cultures.
Culturally, the name James has been associated with qualities such as leadership and strength, often linked to the biblical figures and historical monarchs bearing the name. The diminutive form Jamie has also emerged as a popular variation, further illustrating the name's adaptability across different contexts.
The evolution of Jaymes as a variant reflects a broader trend in personal naming practices, where traditional names are reinterpreted to create distinctive identities while still honoring their historical significance.
Famous people named Jaymes
In this section, you will find notable people named Jaymes. 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 Jaymes who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Jaymes Vaughan is a television personality best known for The Amazing Race, The Real World, and hosting various shows.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jaymes was first seen in the United States in 1950.
Jaymes has ranked as high as #1747 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, New York, and Michigan.
In the past 5 years the name Jaymes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Jaymes 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 Jaymes 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 Jaymes.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 34 | 22 | 12 |
| 2023 | 28 | 20 | 8 |
| 2022 | 30 | 22 | 8 |
| 2021 | 28 | 21 | 7 |
| 2020 | 35 | 26 | 9 |
| 2019 | 45 | 32 | 13 |
| 2018 | 43 | 33 | 10 |
| 2017 | 49 | 39 | 10 |
| 2016 | 57 | 42 | 15 |
| 2015 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2014 | 56 | 51 | 5 |
| 2013 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2012 | 56 | 51 | 5 |
| 2011 | 50 | 44 | 6 |
| 2010 | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| 2009 | 53 | 48 | 5 |
| 2008 | 60 | 53 | 7 |
| 2007 | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2006 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2005 | 60 | 54 | 6 |
| 2004 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2003 | 51 | 45 | 6 |
| 2002 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 2001 | 39 | 34 | 5 |
| 2000 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 1999 | 37 | 37 | 0 |
| 1998 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1997 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1995 | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| 1994 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1993 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1992 | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| 1991 | 112 | 112 | 0 |
| 1990 | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| 1989 | 81 | 81 | 0 |
| 1988 | 103 | 103 | 0 |
| 1987 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1986 | 144 | 144 | 0 |
| 1985 | 113 | 113 | 0 |
| 1984 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1983 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1982 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1981 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1980 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1979 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1978 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1976 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1973 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1971 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1970 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1969 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1964 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1962 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1960 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1957 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1950 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Jaymes (2020)
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 | |
| TX | 5 |