Jammie
Jammie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows.
Origin and history
Jammie is a diminutival or phonetic variant of Jamie, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob. Historically used as a masculine given name in the United States, it reached its peak usage in the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns of any gender.
Popularity in the United States
2,440 babies in the United States have been named Jammie since 1880. It ranks #2626 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (10.3 %)
- NC (9.6 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- GA (8.9 %)
- AL (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 37 |
| 1930-1940 | 67 |
| 1940-1950 | 83 |
| 1950-1960 | 120 |
| 1960-1970 | 322 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,058 |
| 1980-1990 | 374 |
| 1990-2000 | 224 |
| 2000-2010 | 108 |
| 2010-2019 | 42 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Jammie originated as a informal phonetic spelling of Jamie, itself a diminutive of James.
- The spelling Jammie saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before dropping off precipitously.