Jamez Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJAY-mez / ˈdʒeɪ.mɛzSpanish; English
Meaning
Spanish: Supplanter; English: Variant of James
Historical & Cultural Background
Jamez is a modern variant of the name James, which has biblical origins. The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'to follow' or 'to supplant.' In Spanish-speaking cultures, Jamez may be used as a unique twist on the traditional James. The name has gained some popularity in contemporary naming trends, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Jamez is not widely popular in the U.S., but variants like James remain consistently used.
Similar Names
Variants
- James
- Jaimz
International Variants
- Jaime (Spanish)
- Jacques (French)
- Giacomo (Italian)
Famous people named Jamez
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Fictional characters named Jamez
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jamez was first seen in the United States in 1981. Jamez has ranked as high as #1320 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Georgia, North Carolina, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Jamez has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jamez (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 18 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 12 |