Jaimie
Jaimie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows.
Origin and history
Jaimie is a feminine spelling variant of Jamie, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically a diminutive of James, it developed into an independent given name for both females and males. In the United States, it enjoyed peak popularity in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
9,549 babies in the United States have been named Jaimie since 1880. It ranks #1701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2042.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.6 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.7 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1950-1960 | 125 |
| 1960-1970 | 358 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,827 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,528 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,609 |
| 2000-2010 | 767 |
| 2010-2019 | 264 |
| 2020-2029 | 59 |
Famous people named Jaimie
- Jaimie Alexander: Actress
Nicknames
Jai, Jae
Fun facts
- Jaimie emerged as an alternative spelling to Jamie, gaining popularity alongside the mid-to-late 20th-century trend of feminine phonetic tweaks.
- Despite its modern look, Jaimie connects directly to the ancient Hebrew name Ya'akov.