Jaymie
About Jaymie
Jaymie is a modern feminine spelling variation of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive of James (ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'supplanter'). This creative spelling emerged during the late 20th century when alternative name spellings became increasingly popular. Jaymie carries the friendly, approachable quality of Jamie while offering a distinctively feminine appearance through the 'y' substitution. The name peaked in popularity during the 1970s-1990s but has since become less common, giving it a somewhat nostalgic quality today. Jaymie maintains a youthful, cheerful image and works well across various ages. Its unisex origins coupled with feminine spelling make it appealingly versatile.
Pronounced JAY-mee.
As of October 2026, Jaymie ranked #6005 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1240 in 1976.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,956 | 38 | 21.3 |
| 2015 | #2,981 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2016 | #4,033 | 37 | 20.9 |
| 2017 | #4,332 | 33 | 19.1 |
| 2018 | #4,610 | 30 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #4,594 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |