Declining since 1985, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Jayme since 1938
Babies named Jayme per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 102 | 17 |
| 1950s | 604 | 189 |
| 1960s | 1,001 | 377 |
| 1970s | 2,637 | 946 |
| 1980s | 4,605 | 914 |
| 1990s | 2,757 | 664 |
| 2000s | 1,555 | 424 |
| 2010s | 652 | 242 |
| 2020s | 153 | 124 |
Meaning & origin
Jayme is a modern spelling variant of Jamie, a Scottish diminutive of James. First recorded in U.S. data in 1938, it peaked in 1985, when it reached its highest popularity. Since that peak year, the name has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting broader trends away from once-fashionable 'y' respellings. Its rank of 7491 in 2025 and 1-in-114,805 frequency place it well outside the top 1000, marking it as an uncommon but not unknown choice. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular state.
Jayme is primarily a modern spelling variant of Jamie, which originated as a Scottish diminutive of James. James is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov), traditionally interpreted as 'supplanter'. The spelling with a 'y' gained visibility in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as a distinctive feminine form.
Where Jayme is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay, J
Sibling names for Jayme
Names that share Jayme's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Jayme
Names whose popularity has moved with Jayme's over the last 50 years.
