Jamee Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jamee is a modern English name that evolved from the name James, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'supplanter'. The name has a historical path through various languages, including Latin and Old French. In contemporary times, Jamee is viewed as a trendy name that suggests creativity and individuality. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Jamee is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jamee has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jamee' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4406th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5970th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16274th out of 24088 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3335th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1845th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1830th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4356th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12858th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jamee' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jamee"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒeɪmi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Jamee is a variant of the name Jamie, which itself is derived from the name James. James comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov, meaning 'supplanter'.
Meaning
supplanter
Language Evolution
Yaakov (Hebrew), Iacobus (Latin), Jacques (Old French), James (English), Jamie (English), Jamee (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Jamee gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of Jamie, which has been in use since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Jamie, James, Jamey, Jami
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jamee is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Jamee S. McCormick, American artist, Jamee A. Wright, American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jamee"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jamee"
"Jamee" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4406th of 10718 | 88 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5970th of 16616 | 106 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16274th of 24088 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3335th of 12526 | 242 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1845th of 19264 | 790 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1830th of 27321 | 1,125 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4356th of 35406 | 501 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12858th of 30306 | 76 |
Regional Popularity of "Jamee" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jamee" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.66% 1429th/2937 |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
68.90% 2424th/3518 |
44.31% 1792nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
48.58% 1790th/3685 |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
41.30% 2145th/5194 |
33.24% 2100th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
- |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
75.02% 5599th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jamee"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jamee" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.