Jamey
Meaning
modern American respelling of Jamie, pet form of James, from Hebrew Jacob, supplanter.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Jamey peaked in the 1970s and the 2000s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Jamey
Most people given the name Jamey in the United States were born between 1970 and 1989. The Jamey you meet today is most often in his 40s or 50s.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Jamey deep dive
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