Jamie

Meaning of Jamie

Jamie is a shortened version of James, which means 'supplanter'. A supplanter is someone who takes the place of another.

Jamie has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jamie

Jamie is climbing again, up to #577 in 2025 from #624 in 2024 after peaking at #497 in 2001.

Jamie as a girl's name

Jamie is also used as a girl's name. Jamie is often a short version of James, which means 'supplanter'. It can also be from names like Jaimie, meaning 'I love'.

Notable people named Jamie

• Jamie Foxx
  Actor, singer, and comedian
• Jamie Lee Curtis
  Actress, author, producer, activist
• Jamie Dornan
  Actor, model, and musician
• Jamie Oliver
  British chef and restaurateur
• Jamie Hyneman
  Special effects expert

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Questions about the name Jamie

What does the name Jamie mean?

Jamie means jamie is a shortened version of james, which means 'supplanter'. a supplanter is someone who takes the place of another, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jamie a boy's or a girl's name?

Jamie is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Jamie?

In 2025, Jamie ranked #577 for boys, up from #624 the year before.

When was Jamie most popular?

Jamie peaked at #497 in 2001.