Jammie
Jammie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jammie is an alternative spelling of Jamie, derived ultimately from the Hebrew name Jacob. It was predominantly used in the late 20th century in the United States as a feminine given name, though it remains quite rare overall. Today, it is frequently seen as a phonetic variant of Jamie or associated with the informal word for pajamas.
Popularity in the United States
4,046 babies in the United States have been named Jammie since 1880. It ranks #2770 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.6 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- MI (10 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 28 |
| 1920-1930 | 43 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 75 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 512 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,422 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,204 |
| 1990-2000 | 378 |
| 2000-2010 | 152 |
| 2010-2019 | 38 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jammie emerged as a double-m phonetic spelling variant of the classic nickname Jamie.
- The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.