Jaime
A unisex given name. A male given name from Spanish from the Spanish form of James.
Every Jaime since 1916 — 121,558 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jaime
Jaime is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #657 in 2025 with 420 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 121,558 American babies have been named Jaime — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1976, when 9,240 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jaime stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jaime year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | #4,107 | 420 | #657 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,608 | 468 | #609 |
| 2023 | 47 | #3,399 | 492 | #584 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,562 | 480 | #593 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,903 | 453 | #615 |
| 2020 | 53 | #3,040 | 499 | #561 |
| 2019 | 48 | #3,300 | 521 | #542 |
| 2018 | 76 | #2,395 | 550 | #516 |
| 2017 | 61 | #2,797 | 608 | #481 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2,919 | 657 | #465 |
| 2015 | 69 | #2,599 | 609 | #485 |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,429 | 618 | #471 |
| 2013 | 90 | #2,115 | 688 | #425 |
| 2012 | 83 | #2,269 | 733 | #398 |
| 2011 | 91 | #2,107 | 765 | #381 |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,264 | 814 | #363 |
| 2009 | 136 | #1,647 | 963 | #331 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,766 | 1,043 | #320 |
| 2007 | 182 | #1,337 | 1,227 | #280 |
| 2006 | 207 | #1,176 | 1,241 | #279 |
| 2005 | 197 | #1,170 | 1,256 | #263 |
| 2004 | 255 | #943 | 1,194 | #273 |
| 2003 | 265 | #898 | 1,262 | #262 |
| 2002 | 270 | #854 | 1,263 | #258 |
| 2001 | 296 | #797 | 1,338 | #250 |
| 2000 | 314 | #738 | 1,262 | #262 |
| 1995 | 603 | #430 | 1,299 | #227 |
| 1990 | 883 | #310 | 1,436 | #215 |
| 1985 | 1,558 | #175 | 1,184 | #205 |
| 1980 | 2,647 | #116 | 1,462 | #167 |
| 1975 | 914 | #263 | 1,274 | #179 |
| 1970 | 220 | #706 | 937 | #249 |
| 1965 | 111 | #985 | 679 | #289 |
| 1960 | 96 | #1,100 | 639 | #310 |
| 1955 | 57 | #1,341 | 376 | #372 |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,806 | 155 | #545 |
| 1945 | 5 | #4,858 | 77 | #694 |
| 1940 | — | — | 37 | #1,079 |
| 1935 | — | — | 29 | #1,262 |
| 1930 | — | — | 43 | #1,061 |
| 1925 | — | — | 13 | #2,367 |
| 1920 | — | — | 14 | #2,279 |
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Famous people named Jaime
- Jaime, Duke of Madrid Politician · 1870–1931
- Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino Religious figure · 1936–2019
- Jaime Roldós Aguilera Politician · 1940–1981
- Jaime Lusinchi Politician · 1924–2014
- Jaime Lerner Politician · b. 1937
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaime mean?
A unisex given name. A male given name from Spanish from the Spanish form of James.
How popular is the name Jaime in 2025?
Jaime ranked #657 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 420 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jaime?
121,558 babies have been named Jaime in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jaime most popular?
Jaime peaked in 1976, when 9,240 newborns received the name.
Is Jaime a boy or girl name?
Jaime is used for both: about 41% of babies named Jaime have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Jaime rising or falling?
Jaime is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jaime?
Well-known people named Jaime include Jaime, Duke of Madrid (politician), Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino (religious figure), Jaime Roldós Aguilera (politician).