Jaimie
Jaimie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows at the heel.
Origin and history
Jaimie is a spelling variant of Jamie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. While more frequently used for females, it also appears as a masculine given name in the United States. In recent years, it has become an uncommon choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
904 babies in the United States have been named Jaimie since 1880. It ranks #3774 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.4 %)
- NY (26.5 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- OH (6.8 %)
- AL (3.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 25 |
| 1960-1970 | 263 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 198 |
| 1990-2000 | 134 |
| 2000-2010 | 50 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Fun facts
- The 'ai' spelling offers a distinct visual twist on the traditional Scottish diminutive Jamie.
- While historically given to both boys and girls, it is less commonly given to males in the modern U.S.