Skip to main content
 
Namesake

A name chosen, not stumbled upon.

Explore
  • All Names
  • Celtic Names
  • Norse Names
  • Rising Names
  • Gender-Neutral Names
More lists
  • Name Collections
  • Hebrew & Biblical
  • Nature Names
  • Literary Names
  • Rare & Beautiful
  • Classic Names
Guides
  • How to Choose a Name
  • Baby Name Checklist
  • Partner Disagreement
  • Popularity Data
  • Pronunciation Test

Made with love for growing families.

PrivacyTermsContactOur storyHow it works

© 2026 Namesake · namesake.baby

Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jamey — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jamesyn|Jameyah
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jamey

◈

JAY-mee · 2 syllables

Share Jamey:
Compare with another name
Boy
#4942
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#4942
Popularity score: 14
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4328 in 2020
5yr
+1107 ranks
Velocity
+1107
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#14153
Popularity score: 3
↓ Fading
Peak
#8219 in 2021
5yr
-1469 ranks
Velocity
-1469
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4942 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Jamey

Popularity score: 14  ·  SSA Rank: #4942

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14153 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Jamey

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14153

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1107 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
11 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewEnglishUnisexDiminutive2-syllableModernFriendlyCasualContemporary
Character
creative energyfriendly charmadventurous spiritindependent thinker
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jameys

versatileprofessionaldedicatedcreativeauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Jamey is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4942 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1107 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4942 · very rare
Jamey at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from James, ultimately from Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' Jamey is an informal, friendly variation popular in English-speaking countries.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#4328 in 2020
5yr change:+1107 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #4942 · Girl #14153
Notable bearers
Jamey Johnson
American country music singer
Jamey Sheridan
American actor
Jamey Janes
American actress and producer
Similar Sound
Jamie◈JamesJoeyJaime◈Jaimie◈Jayden◈
Similar Style
Casey◈Morgan◈Bailey◈Riley◈Skyler◈Avery◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jamey
Casey◈Morgan◈Bailey◈Riley◈Alex◈Jordan◈Sam◈Taylor◈
You Might Also Like
Casey◈
Irish · #310
→ Stable
Morgan◈
Celtic · #530
→ Stable
Bailey◈
English · #1266
→ Stable
Riley◈
Irish · #229
→ Stable
Skyler◈
Germanic · #760
↓ Declining
Avery◈
English · #259
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jamey · Overview
Summary

Jamey is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4942 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jamey scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1107 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Modern · Playful character
Jamey carries a warm, cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jamey is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jamey.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
Explore

Add to watchlists or your list with + Save next to the name above.

Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
Namesake
Name WizardName CollectionsAll NamesName CascadeBaby ShowerMy Name List

Still deciding?

Every naming product helps you find names. Namesake is the only one built to help you choose one.

Score what matters to you. Run names head-to-head. Arrive at the one name you can both explain and defend.

Start the Name Wizard →