Jamie is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #222 in 2024 with 220 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,688 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.8%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 1,263 boys born was named Jamie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.