Jamie
“Supplanter”
English origin · Unisex name
#599US 2023
473Births / yr
↑Rising
355.3kAll-time births
📅 Since 1884🏆 23 years in top 1000.86% of births at peak
How to pronounce Jamie
HEYE·mee
/ˈhaɪ.miː/ · stress on HEYE · 2 syllables
“Supplanter”
English origin · Unisex name
What does Jamie mean and where does it come from?
Originally derived from the male name James, Jamie is now widely used as a unisex name, especially in English-speaking countries. The name's roots can be traced back to the Hebrew name Yaakov (Jacob), which means 'to supplant' or 'holder of the heel.' Jamie has enjoyed widespread popularity since th
Cultural significance
Jamie has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in English-speaking communities, where it reflects values of supplanter.
Peak popularity
Reached #18 in 1976 — currently #599 in the US.
How else can you spell Jamie?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Jamie?
Jamie works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Jamie Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Jamie Rose
Floral · soft ending
Jamie Mae
Sweet · timeless
Jamie Claire
French influence · crisp
Jamie Jane
Literary · strong
Jamie Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Jamie right now?
Rising — up 25 spots — currently #599 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Jamie
Jamie has been a beloved American name for over 140 years, first appearing in Social Security records in 1884. Its peak popularity was #18 in 1976. More than 355,322 babies have been named Jamie since 1884. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #820 in 1890 to #599 in 2023. Jamie is used for both genders: 76% female and 24% male.
Names that peaked alongside Jamie in 1976:
Jamie by decade
Jamie peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 | |
| 1890s | 114 | |
| 1900s | 211 | |
| 1910s | 677 | |
| 1920s | 1,002 | |
| 1930s | 1,018 | |
| 1940s | 2,935 | |
| 1950s | 13,347 | |
| 1960s | 35,725 | |
| 1970s | 104,154 | |
| 1980s ★ | 114,962 | |
| 1990s | 50,531 | |
| 2000s | 20,636 | |
| 2010s | 9,259 | |
| 2020s | 736 |
What are good nicknames for Jamie?
FINNISH
Jaska
BULGARIAN
Zhaklina
CROATIAN
Žaklina
DANISH
BineJacobine
What names sound and feel like Jamie?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Jamie also consider these
Jammie
English-speaking countries · a diminutive form
Ramie
English-speaking countries · Noble protector
jaie
English-speaking countries · To rejoice
Janie
English-speaking countries · God is gracious
Jame
English-speaking countries · Supplanter, one who
James
English-speaking countries · supplanter
Jasmie
American · Precious gem or
Jaymie
English · Supplanter
How is Jamie written in other languages?
Gender variants of Jamie
Zhaklina BULGARIANŽaklina CROATIANBine DANISHJacobine DANISHCoba DUTCHJacoba DUTCHJacobina DUTCHJacobine DUTCHJacomina DUTCHMina DUTCHBRITISH(Jacquetta ENGLISHJacqui ENGLISHJaci ENGLISHJackalyn ENGLISHJacki ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJacklyn ENGLISHJaclyn ENGLISHJacqueline ENGLISHJacquelyn ENGLISHJaki ENGLISHJakki ENGLISHJaqueline ENGLISHJaquelyn ENGLISHJaye ENGLISHJayla ENGLISHJaylen ENGLISHJaylene ENGLISHJaylin ENGLISHJaylyn ENGLISHJacqueline FRENCHJacquette FRENCHGiacoma ITALIANGiacomina ITALIANMina LIMBURGISHZhaklina MACEDONIANJacobine NORWEGIANŻaklina POLISHBRAZILIAN(Jaqueline PORTUGUESEJamesina SCOTTISHŽaklina SERBIANYakub ARABICYaqoob ARABICYaqub ARABICHagop ARMENIANHakob ARMENIANJakes BASQUEIakobos BIBLICAL GREEKYaakov BIBLICAL HEBREWIacobus BIBLICAL LATINJacob BIBLICALJames BIBLICALYakov BULGARIANZhaklina BULGARIANJaume CATALANJaumet CATALANJago CORNISHJakov CROATIANJakša CROATIANŽaklina CROATIANJakub CZECHBine DANISHIb DANISHJacob DANISHJacobine DANISHJakob DANISHJeppe DANISHCoba DUTCHCobus DUTCHCoos DUTCHJaap DUTCHJacob DUTCHJacoba DUTCHJacobina DUTCHJacobine DUTCHJacobus DUTCHJacomina DUTCHJakob DUTCHKobe DUTCHKobus DUTCHKoos DUTCHMina DUTCHSjaak DUTCHSjakie DUTCHBRITISH(Jacquetta ENGLISHJacqui ENGLISHCoby ENGLISHJaci ENGLISHJackalyn ENGLISHJacki ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJacklyn ENGLISHJaclyn ENGLISHJacob ENGLISHJacqueline ENGLISHJacquelyn ENGLISHJae ENGLISHJaime ENGLISHJaimie ENGLISHJake ENGLISHJaki ENGLISHJakki ENGLISHJames ENGLISHJameson ENGLISHJamey ENGLISHJami ENGLISHJamison ENGLISHJaqueline ENGLISHJaquelyn ENGLISHJay ENGLISHJaycob ENGLISHJaye ENGLISHJayla ENGLISHJaylen ENGLISHJaylene ENGLISHJaylin ENGLISHJaylyn ENGLISHJayma ENGLISHJayme ENGLISHJaymes ENGLISHJeb ENGLISHJem ENGLISHJemmy ENGLISHJim ENGLISHJimi ENGLISHJimmie ENGLISHJimmy ENGLISHKoby ENGLISHJaagup ESTONIANJaak ESTONIANJaakob ESTONIANJákup FAROESEJaakko FINNISHJaakob FINNISHJaakoppi FINNISHJaska FINNISHJaak FLEMISHJacky FRENCHJacqueline FRENCHJacques FRENCHJacquette FRENCHJapik FRISIANIago GALICIANIakob GEORGIANKoba GEORGIANJakob GERMANJockel GERMANIakopa HAWAIIANKimo HAWAIIANAkiba HEBREWAkiva HEBREWYaakov HEBREWYakov HEBREWJakab HUNGARIANJákob HUNGARIANJakob ICELANDICSéamas IRISHSéamus IRISHShamus IRISHSheamus IRISHGiacobbe ITALIANGiacoma ITALIANGiacomina ITALIANGiacomo ITALIANIacopo ITALIANJacopo ITALIANLapo ITALIANJacob JEWISHIacomus LATE ROMANJacobus LATE ROMANMina LIMBURGISHJokūbas LITHUANIANJakov MACEDONIANZhaklina MACEDONIANHemi MAORIJacob NORWEGIANJacobine NORWEGIANJakob NORWEGIANIakovu OLD CHURCH SLAVICJakub POLISHKuba POLISHŻaklina POLISHBRAZILIAN(Jaqueline PORTUGUESEIago PORTUGUESEJacó PORTUGUESEJaime PORTUGUESEYakov RUSSIANYasha RUSSIANHamish SCOTTISHJamesina SCOTTISHSeumas SCOTTISHJakov SERBIANŽaklina SERBIANJakub SLOVAKJaka SLOVENEJakob SLOVENEJaša SLOVENEJacobo SPANISHJaime SPANISHYago SPANISHJacob SWEDISHJakob SWEDISHYakup TURKISHYakiv UKRAINIANIago WELSHKapel YIDDISHKoppel YIDDISHYankel YIDDISH
Common questions about the name Jamie
What does the name Jamie mean?
Jamie means "Supplanter" — a name rooted in English tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Jamie?
Jamie is currently ranked #599 as a baby name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Jamie have increased significantly in recent years.
What is the cultural origin of Jamie?
Jamie originates from English tradition. English names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Jamie?
Jamie is a two-syllable name pronounced HH AY1 M IY0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Jamie trending right now?
Jamie is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.
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