Jamey
Jamey is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter; one who follows.
Origin and history
Jamey is an English name originating as a diminutive or variant of James, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows', it emerged as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. While predominantly given to boys, it is also used as a unisex name.
Popularity in the United States
6,755 babies in the United States have been named Jamey since 1880. It ranks #1467 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.3 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
- GA (7.4 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
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 | 18 |
| 1950-1960 | 257 |
| 1960-1970 | 907 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,422 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,095 |
| 1990-2000 | 498 |
| 2000-2010 | 236 |
| 2010-2019 | 203 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Famous people named Jamey
- Jamey Sheridan: Actor
- Jamey Johnson: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- Jamey developed as a phonetic spelling variant of Jamie, both derived from the classic name James.
- The spelling Jamey saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.