A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Jamee since 1946
Babies named Jamee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jamee's real moment was 1977.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 | 0 |
| 1950s | 124 | 0 |
| 1960s | 212 | 5 |
| 1970s | 588 | 77 |
| 1980s | 702 | 71 |
| 1990s | 651 | 58 |
| 2000s | 302 | 7 |
| 2010s | 117 | 0 |
| 2020s | 11 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamee is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1946, reflecting the post-war trend for creative spellings of established names. It peaked in popularity in 1977, with a notable generation of Jamees born in the 1970s. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2022, suggesting a possible revival. Though never a top-1000 name, its trajectory upward points to renewed interest among parents seeking a fresh take on Jamie or James. Jamee remains a distinctive choice, rooted in the American tradition of respelling familiar sounds.
Jamee is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1946. It likely arose as a variant of Jamie, the Scottish diminutive of James, with the feminine -ee ending added for distinction. The name saw modest use in the late 20th century, peaking in 1977, and has recently experienced a small revival since 2022.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jam, Mimi
Sibling names for Jamee
Names that share Jamee's style, for a brother or sister.
