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UK name, mostly girls

Jaymee

A creative modern spelling of the English feminine name Jaime, meaning supplanter or one who follows.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Jaymee is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Jaymee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 35 births.

This profile covers 172 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 14% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 179 living people in the UK are called Jaymee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Jaymee ranked #4001 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1996, when 35 girls were registered as Jaymee.
  • Jaymee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #650 in 2008.
  • About 179 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaymee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 93.0% of Jaymee registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4001

2019

Births in 2019

5

Latest year

Peak year

1996

35 births

Estimated living

179

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Jaymee

In England and Wales birth records, Jaymee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 7.0% of registrations are for boys and 93.0% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

93% girls
Boys13 (7.0%)Girls172 (93.0%)

Jaymee registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,805 in 2012
  • 3 boys registered in 2012
  • Peak: 1996 (4 births)

Jaymee registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,001 in 2019
  • 5 girls registered in 2019
  • Peak: 1996 (35 births)

Meaning

What does Jaymee mean?

The name Jaymee is a variant of the English name James, which has its origins in the Hebrew name Jacob. The name Jacob is derived from the Hebrew word "ya'aqov," which means "supplanter" or "one who follows behind." The name James was introduced to Britain by the Norman-French and became popular after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

The name Jaymee is a modern spelling variation of the name James, which became popular in the late 20th century. It is believed to have emerged as a feminized version of the traditionally masculine name James, possibly influenced by the French spelling "Jaime."

While the name Jaymee does not have a long historical record, the name James has been used by numerous notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous bearers of the name was James I of England, who reigned from 1603 to 1625 and was responsible for the translation of the King James Bible.

Another notable James was James Cook, the British explorer and navigator who was born in 1728 and is renowned for his voyages to the Pacific Ocean. His explorations led to the mapping of vast areas of the world and the discovery of numerous islands.

In the realm of literature, James Joyce, born in 1882, is one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. His works, such as "Ulysses" and "Dubliners," are considered masterpieces of modernist literature.

The name James has also been borne by several American presidents, including James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth President of the United States, and James K. Polk (1795-1849), the eleventh President.

In the world of music, James Brown (1933-2006), known as the "Godfather of Soul," was a highly influential figure who helped shape the development of funk and soul music.

While the name Jaymee is a more recent variation, it carries the historical significance and cultural connections of its parent name, James, which has been a prominent name across various cultures and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jaymee over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaymee in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Jaymee, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2019, compared with 35 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
010202939199620072019

Decades

Jaymee by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaymee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4092 36 7
2000s #2680 71 10
1990s #1481 65 4

Geography

Where Jaymee is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Jaymee. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Jaymee ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #650 in 2008.

Scotland
4

Across the UK

Jaymee in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#650 in 2008

2 years of NRS records, 8 total registered

Related

Names similar to Jaymee

FAQ

Jaymee: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jaymee in the UK right now?

In 2019, Jaymee was ranked #4001 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Jaymee most popular?

The peak year on record was 1996, with 35 babies registered as Jaymee in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jaymee?

A creative modern spelling of the English feminine name Jaime, meaning supplanter or one who follows.

How many people are called Jaymee in the UK?

A total of 172 babies have been registered as Jaymee across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 8 more in Scotland.

Where is Jaymee most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Jaymee ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #650 in 2008. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.