Jaymie
Jaymie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Supplanter, held by the heel.
Origin and history
Jaymie is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Jamie, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob. It carries the traditional etymological meaning of 'supplanter' or 'one who follows'. In the United States, it gained usage in the late 20th century as an alternative feminine spelling of Jamie.
Popularity in the United States
3,661 babies in the United States have been named Jaymie since 1880. It ranks #2916 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1979.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.6 %)
- TX (19 %)
- NY (6.9 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
- IL (3.2 %)
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 | 129 |
| 1960-1970 | 264 |
| 1970-1980 | 533 |
| 1980-1990 | 821 |
| 1990-2000 | 749 |
| 2000-2010 | 621 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 122 |
Nicknames
Jay, JJ, Mimi
Fun facts
- Jaymie developed as an explicit spelling variation of Jamie, highlighting the 'Jay' prefix.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage in the late 1970s and 1980s alongside similar diminutive-style names.