Jaimee
Jaimee is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows.
Origin and history
Jaimee is a feminine variant spelling of Jaime or Jamie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. It gained traction in the late 20th century in the United States alongside other creative phonetic spellings. While less common today, it remains a familiar modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,565 babies in the United States have been named Jaimee since 1880. It ranks #2588 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2026.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- OH (8.7 %)
- PA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 34 |
| 1960-1970 | 120 |
| 1970-1980 | 929 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,181 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,416 |
| 2000-2010 | 536 |
| 2010-2019 | 269 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Famous people named Jaimee
- Jaimee Foxworth: Actress
Nicknames
Jae, Jaim
Fun facts
- Although often considered a modern English or French-influenced name, Jaimee ultimately traces back to the biblical Hebrew name Ya'akov.
- The spelling Jaimee saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1970s and 1980s.