Jaime

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Supplanter; Replace; He who Supplants

Background: The name Jaime originates from the Spanish version of Jacob, which in Hebrew is 'Ya'aqov' meaning 'he who supplants.' This term is derived from the Latin 'Iacobus,' further linking to the Greek 'Iakobos.' The name reflects the notion of a supplanter, tied to its historical roots.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#390
Total births
121,099
Most popular decade
1970s (103,755 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-134 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1916

Gender usage

58.7% male 41.3% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1916
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,177
Peak year
1980
Peak year births
1,462
Peak rank
#167
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
468
Recent rank
#605

Female

First year
1937
First year births
5
First year rank
#4,255
Peak year
1976
Peak year births
7,838
Peak rank
#29
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
30
Recent rank
#4,545

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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