Jayme
Jayme is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter or one who follows at the heel.
Origin and history
Jayme is a modern variant spelling of Jamie or Jaime, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob. While historically used as a medieval Spanish variant of James, in contemporary U.S. usage it functions as a phonetic variation used for both boys and girls. It remains a relatively rare choice for American males.
Popularity in the United States
3,897 babies in the United States have been named Jayme since 1880. It ranks #2041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.5 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
- MN (8.5 %)
- NY (8 %)
- PA (7.4 %)
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 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 189 |
| 1960-1970 | 377 |
| 1970-1980 | 946 |
| 1980-1990 | 914 |
| 1990-2000 | 664 |
| 2000-2010 | 424 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Fun facts
- Jayme traces its roots through James back to the Hebrew name Ya'akov.
- Although given to boys, Jayme has also been used for girls in the United States.