Jaymee
Jaymee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaymee is a contemporary English feminine name, derived as a modern phonetic spelling variation of Jamie or James. The root traces back to the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'. It has seen modest use in the United States, remaining a distinct alternative spelling since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
2,207 babies in the United States have been named Jaymee since 1880. It ranks #3742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1996.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.7 %)
- TX (25.6 %)
- OH (3.8 %)
- FL (3.7 %)
- IL (2.1 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 23 |
| 1960-1970 | 60 |
| 1970-1980 | 149 |
| 1980-1990 | 305 |
| 1990-2000 | 630 |
| 2000-2010 | 546 |
| 2010-2019 | 383 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Jaymee
- Jaymee Sire: Television host, Sports anchor
Nicknames
Jay, Jay-Jay
Fun facts
- Jaymee was popularized in the late 20th century alongside the trend of using 'ee' endings for feminine given names.
- Through Jamie and James, the name ultimately connects to the ancient Hebrew patriarch Jacob.