Jaime
Jaime is the Spanish form of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' or 'may God protect.' It's a classic name in Spanish-speaking cultures that has gained international appeal with its warm, approachable sound.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 403. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 765
- 2012: 733
- 2013: 688
- 2014: 618
- 2015: 609
- 2016: 657
- 2017: 608
- 2018: 550
- 2019: 521
- 2020: 499
- 2021: 453
- 2022: 480
- 2023: 492
- 2024: 468
- 2025: 420
- 2026 (projected): 403
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation may vary: 'HY-may' in Spanish or 'JAY-mee' in English
- •Works well in both Spanish and English-speaking contexts
- •Gender-neutral in some cultures, though traditionally male in Spanish
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is established
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Jaime Murray
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Statistics
71,491
Total births since 1880
1980
Peak year
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