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

Jayme is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 3,883 recorded births.

When was Jayme most popular?

Jayme reached its peak popularity in 1985 with 597 births that year. It is currently ranked #5495 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jayme?

Jayme is currently ranked #5495 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 14,056 babies since 1938.

Jayme

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysHebrewDeclining

#5495▲ 336in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a surname

Jayme is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Jamie, itself a diminutive of James, from the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or 'he who follows at the heel.'

With nearly 3,900 recorded births, Jayme is a distinctly American variant spelling of the friendly Jamie. It carries all the warm, approachable energy of Jamie while presenting a slightly more unusual visual identity. James has been one of the most enduring names in English-speaking history — six U.S. presidents, countless kings — and Jayme brings that heritage into a casual, personalized package.

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Popularity Over Time

Jayme was #1292 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5495, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jayme
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	139	#4915	▼
2010s	652	#2869	▼
2000s	1,555	#1400	▼
1990s	2,757	#790	▼
1980s	4,604	#475	▲
1970s	2,637	#718	▲
1960s	1,001	#1080	▲
1950s	604	#1497	▲
1940s	102	#3162	▲
1930s	5	#4615	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(84 years, 1938–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jayme
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	23	#5495	+2 (9.5%)
2023	21	#5831	-7 (-25.0%)
2022	28	#4844	-6 (-17.6%)
2021	34	#4196	+1 (3.0%)
2020	33	#4211	+5 (17.9%)
2019	28	#4824	-19 (-40.4%)
2018	47	#3365	-5 (-9.6%)
2017	52	#3111	-25 (-32.5%)
2016	77	#2418	+19 (32.8%)
2015	58	#2980	-8 (-12.1%)
2014	66	#2662	-4 (-5.7%)
2013	70	#2545	-8 (-10.3%)
2012	78	#2384	-2 (-2.5%)
2011	80	#2334	-16 (-16.7%)
2010	96	#2065	-31 (-24.4%)
2009	127	#1728	-10 (-7.3%)
2008	137	#1647	-24 (-14.9%)
2007	161	#1456	+15 (10.3%)
2006	146	#1510	+14 (10.6%)
2005	132	#1549	-34 (-20.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jayme as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jayme has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 3,883 births since 1945.

#5121

Current rank

3,883

Total births

1976

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jayme be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jayme is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #5495. As a boy's name, it ranks #5121.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1938–2024) · Methodology