Jaymie

Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
4,104 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1991 Peak Popularity Year
113 Peak Births

Generational story

Where Jaymie stands across generations

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Strongest generation Millennials (Gen Y)

Girl · 1695th of 27,321

Generation Alpha Boy #10,526 · Girl #4,599

Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.

Recent direction Boy Stable · Girl Stable

Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.

Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity

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Summary

The name Jaymie is a modern variant of Jamie, itself a diminutive of James, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'to supplant'. It evolved through several languages from Jacob to James and has retained popularity over centuries. The name carries traits of creativity and individuality, with biblical relevance through its association with Jacob. Notable individuals with this name have contributed to its modern image.

Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒeɪmi/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

Jaymie is a modern variant of the name Jamie, which itself is a diminutive of James. The name James has roots in the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), which means 'to follow' or 'to supplant'.

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Meaning

supplanter

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Language Evolution

Jacob (Hebrew), Iakobos (Greek), Iacomus (Latin), James (Old French), Jamie (Scottish diminutive), Jaymie (modern variant)

Biblical Background

The name has biblical origins through Jacob, who is a significant figure in the Old Testament.

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest, and has remained in use ever since.

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Variants & Derivatives

Jamie, James, Jaimie, Jami

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Modern Popularity & Image

Jaymie is viewed as a modern and playful name, often associated with creativity and individuality.

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Famous People

Jaymie Meyer (American television personality), Jaymie McCarthy (Australian artist)

Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 113 peak births in 1991

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 19 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

Alternative spellings & similar sounds

Compare 21 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.

Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Full popularity table across American generations 10 generation and gender records

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Recorded births
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 6135th of 7552 15
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 3840th of 10718 116
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 4552nd of 16616 165
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 9197th of 24088 100
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 10526th of 23106 67
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3091st of 12526 274
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1908th of 19264 746
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 1695th of 27321 1,273
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2664th of 35406 987
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4599th of 30306 361