Jamie
/ˈd͡ʒeɪ.mi/
Jamie is a Scottish diminutive of James, which derives from the Latin Jacomus, a form of Jacob, from the Hebrew Yaʺqov meaning “supplanter” or “heel-catcher.”
As a diminutive, Jamie has been used in Scotland and Northern England for James since at least the 18th century. Robert Burns used it affectionately in his poetry.
Jamie peaked at No. 62 in 1975 with 4,574 births for boys. In 2024 it ranks No. 623 with 453 births, long past its unisex 1970s peak.
What the name Jamie means
Actor Jamie Lee Curtis and TV presenter Jamie Oliver have kept the name in public view. For boys, Jamie Foxx and soccer player Jamie Vardy are well-known current bearers.
Two syllables—JAY-mee—are soft and approachable. The -ie ending gives it a friendly, informal quality that suits both a child and an adult.
The name sits in the unisex zone—more common for girls in the US since the 1980s but still actively chosen for boys by parents who favor its laid-back charm.
Sibling names James, Jamison, and Jacob share the same Hebrew root. Jamie offers the most casual, least formal entry point to that naming family.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
Famous people named Jamie
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