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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Supplanter (inherited from James/Jacob)
- Origin
- Scots (diminutive of James)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- JAY-mee
Jamie is a Scots diminutive of James, carrying the inherited meaning "supplanter." It's a gender-neutral name with a clean, modern feel, pronounced JAY-mee (IPA /ˈdʒeɪmi/). The Social Security Administration has tracked it in its data since 1884, giving parents over a century of usage history to look at.
Meaning & Origin of Jamie
Meaning: Supplanter (inherited from James/Jacob).
Origin: Scots (diminutive of James).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jamie
JAY-meeIPA /ˈdʒeɪmi/
Popularity of Jamie
Jamie peaked at #18 in 1976, when 12,538 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #623 with just 453 babies — a sharp drop from its late-1970s high.
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FAQ
What does the name Jamie mean?
Supplanter (inherited from James/Jacob). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jamie?
Jamie is pronounced JAY-mee (IPA: /ˈdʒeɪmi/).
Is Jamie a popular name right now?
Jamie peaked at #18 in 1976 and is ranked #623 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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