A 1940s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jame since 1903
Babies named Jame per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jame's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 16 |
| 1910s | 0 | 121 |
| 1920s | 0 | 273 |
| 1930s | 0 | 380 |
| 1940s | 0 | 485 |
| 1950s | 11 | 634 |
| 1960s | 72 | 619 |
| 1970s | 103 | 410 |
| 1980s | 124 | 257 |
| 1990s | 59 | 127 |
| 2000s | 34 | 60 |
| 2010s | 0 | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Jame is a concise, uncommon name that has appeared in U.S. records since at least 1903, with a peak in usage during 1940. It is often considered a short form or spelling variant of James, sharing the same uncertain derivation. The name saw a revival in the 1940s, though it has never been common. Since 2020, its usage has been rising slightly, though it remains rare. Jame is used for both genders, with a slight historical preference for males. Its simplicity and similarity to more familiar names like James and Jaime make it an easy, understated choice.
Jame is likely a short form or variant of James, which is the English form of the Hebrew name Jacob, traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter'. As an independent given name, Jame has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with rare but consistent appearances. Its usage has been predominantly unisex, though more common for males historically.
“Jame” around the world
Where Jame lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Jame
Names that share Jame's style, for a brother or sister.
