Holding steady.
Popularity of Jamese since 1968
Babies named Jamese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 189 |
| 1990s | 266 |
| 2000s | 166 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jamese is a rare modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1968. Its peak year was 1998, but it has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its niche usage. The name shows a stable trajectory in recent decades with no significant surge. Although it lacks traditional etymology, it fits a pattern of feminine elaborations of masculine names popular in African American communities during the late 20th century.
Jamese is a modern feminine name, formed by adding a feminine suffix -e to the masculine name James. James itself derives from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob) via Latin Iacomus. The name appears occasionally in the United States since the late 1960s, likely as a creative elaboration rather than a traditional form.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jamie, Jami
Sibling names for Jamese
Names that share Jamese's style, for a brother or sister.
