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Jamie
UnisexScottish, Hebrew· “supplanter; pet form of James”
- Meaning
- supplanter; pet form of James
- Origin
- Scottish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- JAY-mee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #858
- US babies 2025
- 316
- Best rank
- #18 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1977
Meaning and origin of Jamie
Jamie is a Scottish and Hebrew name that means “supplanter; pet form of James”.
Jamie started as a Scottish diminutive of James, which comes through Latin Iacomus from the Hebrew Yaakov, Jacob, traditionally understood as supplanter or holder of the heel. For a long time Jamie was mainly a nickname for boys, but during the twentieth century it became widely used for girls as well, sometimes as a short form of names like Jamesina. Today it is a friendly, easygoing unisex choice that feels both familiar and relaxed. Jamie can stand on its own or serve as the everyday name for a child formally called James. The spellings Jaime and Jayme also appear.
Other spellings with the same sound: Jami, Jayme, Jaimie.
Popularity over time
Jamie first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 119 different years, starting in 1890. Its best national rank was #18 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1977, when 12,895 were named Jamie. In 2025, 316 babies were named Jamie, and it ranked #858 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #911 in 1920, #371 in 1950, #24 in 1980, #155 in 2000, #377 in 2010, and #858 in 2025. Of the 270,936 US girls named Jamie since records began, 36% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 67,845 babies. Since 2010, 8,584 more have been named Jamie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jamie ranked highest in Mississippi, Maryland, and Washington.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | #468 | 6 |
| Maryland | #571 | 9 |
| Washington | #603 | 11 |
| Michigan | #614 | 13 |
| Utah | #652 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
Jamie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 66% of US babies named Jamie were girls and 34% were boys.
Jamie is usually pronounced JAY-mee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Jami, Jayme, and Jaimie.
Middle names for Jamie
A few middle names that flow with Jamie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jamie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jamie mean?
Jamie is a Scottish and Hebrew name that means “supplanter; pet form of James”.
What is the origin of the name Jamie?
Jamie has Scottish and Hebrew roots. Jamie started as a Scottish diminutive of James, which comes through Latin Iacomus from the Hebrew Yaakov, Jacob, traditionally understood as supplanter or holder of the heel.
Is Jamie a popular name?
Yes. Jamie ranked #858 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jamie a boy or girl name?
Jamie is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 66% of US babies named Jamie were girls and 34% were boys.
How do you pronounce Jamie?
Jamie is usually pronounced JAY-mee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings