Jaime
Jaime is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jaime is a classic Spanish form of the name Jacob or James, originating from the Hebrew name Ya'akov. While historically masculine and widely used in Spanish-speaking cultures, it has also been adopted in English-speaking contexts. In the U.S., it has a long history of steady usage for boys.
Popularity in the United States
71,491 babies in the United States have been named Jaime since 1880. It ranks #397 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #588.
States where it is most popular
- CA (33.9 %)
- TX (27.5 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- AZ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 31 |
| 1920-1930 | 185 |
| 1930-1940 | 332 |
| 1940-1950 | 768 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,505 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,012 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,811 |
| 1980-1990 | 12,853 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,570 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,049 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,563 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,812 |
Famous people named Jaime
- Jaime Camil: Actor, Singer
- Jaime Jaime: Athlete
Fun facts
- Jaime evolved as the Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of the English name James.
- The name was borne by several medieval kings of Aragon and Majorca.