Jamey
Jamey is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jamey is a spelling variant of Jamie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of James (from the Hebrew Ya'akov). While traditionally more common for boys, Jamey has seen steady use as a feminine given name in the United States. It offers a familiar, casual sound with a modern phonetic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
3,053 babies in the United States have been named Jamey since 1880. It ranks #3215 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2061.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.9 %)
- CA (19.4 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- FL (8 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 204 |
| 1960-1970 | 352 |
| 1970-1980 | 876 |
| 1980-1990 | 688 |
| 1990-2000 | 413 |
| 2000-2010 | 295 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 40 |
Nicknames
Jay
Fun facts
- Jamey originated as an informal phonetic spelling variant of Jamie, a historic Scottish diminutive of James.
- While used for females in the U.S., Jamey is also given to males, sharing a flexible unisex appeal.