Jamie
Jamie is a diminutive of James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'. Originally Scottish in origin, it has evolved into a popular given name in its own right across English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 534. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 278
- 2012: 254
- 2013: 296
- 2014: 296
- 2015: 279
- 2016: 281
- 2017: 306
- 2018: 332
- 2019: 326
- 2020: 351
- 2021: 443
- 2022: 449
- 2023: 473
- 2024: 455
- 2025: 508
- 2026 (projected): 534
Good to Know
- •Often used as a unisex name, though traditionally more common for boys
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most cultures
- •Works well as both a formal and casual name
- •Less formal than James, giving it a more contemporary feel
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Jamie Vardy
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Statistics
88,654
Total births since 1880
1976
Peak year
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