Jamie is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #902 in 2012 with 41 recorded births. This places Jamie in the top 12% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 220 births ranking #198. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 81.4%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 7,855 girls 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.