Jamie Unisex

Popularity: #527 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAY-mee / ˈdʒeɪmi

Hebrew; English; Scottish

Meaning

Hebrew: supplanter; English: diminutive of James; Scottish: variant of James

Historical & Cultural Background

Jamie is often considered a diminutive of James, which has biblical origins. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. It has also been used as a standalone name, especially in Scotland. Over time, Jamie has gained popularity as a unisex name, though it is commonly associated with boys.

Trend Summary

Jamie has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., peaking in the 1970s and 1980s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Jaime
  • Jaimie

International Variants

  • Jaime (Spanish)
  • Jaimie (English)

Famous people named Jamie

Jamie Foxx is an American actor and musician known for his roles in films such as 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

Jamie Oliver is a British chef and television personality famous for his cookbooks and food advocacy.

Jamie Bell is a British actor recognized for his performance in 'Billy Elliot' and other films.

Jamie Dornan is an Irish actor and model known for his role in the 'Fifty Shades' film series.

Fictional characters named Jamie

Jamie Lannister is a character from the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known for his complex moral journey.

Jamie Fraser is the protagonist in the 'Outlander' series by Diana Gabaldon, a time-traveling Scottish Highlander.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jamie was first seen in the United States in 1896. Jamie has ranked as high as #121 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, California, Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Jamie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jamie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 46
12%
NY 38
10%
TX 28
7%
FL 26
7%
PA 23
6%
GA 20
5%
OH 20
5%
VA 18
5%
WA 18
5%
IN 17
4%
IL 15
4%
TN 13
3%
MA 12
3%
UT 11
3%
NC 11
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18966
18975
19006
19049
19059
19065
190911
19108
191112
191212
191320
191425
191535
191635
191728
191835
191937
192029
192136
192241
192342
192435
192534
192653
192739
192843
192941
193037
193145
193243
193345
193444
193555
193649
193734
193841
193942
194042
194143
194256
194378
194464
194580
194664
194779
1948103
194998
195087
195187
1952137
1953204
1954253
1955259
1956288
1957442
1958644
1959774
1960738
1961732
1962819
1963899
19641,113
1965944
1966961
19671,032
19681,224
19691,568
19702,641
19713,231
19723,680
19733,913
19744,086
19754,574
19764,621
19773,447
19782,865
19793,240
19802,845
19812,356
19822,091
19831,771
19841,765
19851,630
19861,468
19871,541
19881,470
19891,474
19901,321
19911,286
19921,159
19931,111
1994954
1995791
1996686
1997656
1998607
1999519
2000455
2001463
2002426
2003412
2004442
2005435
2006421
2007362
2008364
2009366
2010342
2011278
2012254
2013296
2014296
2015279
2016281
2017306
2018332
2019324
2020351
2021442
2022448
2023473
2024453