Meaning
A name that means something.
JScottish diminutive of James, used since the 16th century. In Scotland it remains primarily male; in the U.S. it has become solidly unisex.
A name from Scottish · Unisex
Jamie
Scottish diminutive of James, used since the 16th century. In Scotland it remains primarily male; in the U.S. it has become solidly unisex.
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Popularity over time
357,919 U.S. births recorded
from 1884–2023.
A 139-year arc in numbers.
Popularity · 1884–2023
833 births in 2023
1884 1953 2023
Babies named per year Peak year Most recent
Variants & spellings
Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint. 3 ways to spell "Jamie".
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Famous bearers
People who carry the name Jamie.
- JJamie Foxx (actor and musician)
- JJamie Lee Curtis (actress)
- JJamie Oliver (chef)
Quick answers
People often ask about Jamie.
- What does the name Jamie mean?
- Jamie means scottish diminutive of James, used since the 16th century. In Scotland it remains primarily male; in the U.S. it has become solidly unisex.
- Where does the name Jamie come from?
- Jamie is a unisex name of Scottish origin.
- Is Jamie a boy or a girl name?
- Jamie is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 75% of children given the name Jamie are girls and 25% are boys.
- How popular is the name Jamie in 2023?
- Jamie ranks #783 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 1976 with 17,160 babies.
- How do you pronounce Jamie?
- Jamie is pronounced JAY-mee (2 syllables).
- What are common spellings of Jamie?
- Jamie is also written as Jaime, Jaimie, Jami.
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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.