unisex name
Jame
JAYM (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 3,903
Jame is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 10% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 93 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1903.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jame Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 16 |
| 1910s | 121 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 380 |
| 1940s | 485 |
| 1950s | 645 |
| 1960s | 691 |
| 1970s | 513 |
| 1980s | 381 |
| 1990s | 186 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Jame?
In 2024, Jame was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Jame Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jame
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jame Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jame over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jame
- English JAYM
Sibling Names for Jame
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jame — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jame
How popular is the name Jame?
In 2024, Jame was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Jame a girl's or a boy's name?
Jame is used for both girls and boys. About 10% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Jame?
Jame has 1 syllable.
When was Jame most popular?
Jame peaked in 1957, when 93 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.