Jamie
Jamie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jamie originated as a lowland Scottish diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained widespread standalone popularity in the United States during the mid to late 20th century. Today, it remains a classic, friendly unisex option.
Popularity in the United States
88,654 babies in the United States have been named Jamie since 1880. It ranks #339 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #601.
States where it is most popular
- NY (6.7 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- OH (5.4 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
- NC (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 40 |
| 1910-1920 | 247 |
| 1920-1930 | 393 |
| 1930-1940 | 435 |
| 1940-1950 | 707 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,175 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,030 |
| 1970-1980 | 36,296 |
| 1980-1990 | 18,412 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,090 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,149 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,990 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,679 |
Famous people named Jamie
- Jamie Foxx: Actor, Comedian
- Jamie Oliver: Chef, Television Personality
- Jamie Dornan: Actor, Model
Fun facts
- Originally a pet form of James in Scotland, Jamie evolved into a successful independent given name in the English-speaking world.
- While historically masculine, Jamie became remarkably balanced as a gender-neutral name in the United States starting in the 1970s.