Jamie is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #91 in 2015 with 708 recorded births. This places Jamie in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,688 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 73.7%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 471 boys born was named Jamie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Jamie is the warm, familiar short form of James and shares the same older meaning family. It has worked for generations as both a nickname and a full given name.
The name has long been especially familiar in Scotland and the wider UK and later spread internationally. Its easy friendliness is a big part of its lasting appeal.