Jame
Every Jame since 1903 — 3,833 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jame
Jame is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1903, 3,833 American babies have been named Jame — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1957, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Jame stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jame 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,510 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,148 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 5 | #13,093 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,032 |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #9,991 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,145 |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #13,059 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 7 | #10,123 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,346 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,351 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #7,833 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,309 | 9 | #8,304 |
| 2005 | — | — | 7 | #9,540 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,975 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,202 | 6 | #9,912 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,786 |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,327 | 6 | #9,591 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #4,928 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,640 | 17 | #3,517 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,189 | 22 | #2,381 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,764 | 29 | #1,925 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,453 | 43 | #1,330 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,186 | 65 | #1,009 |
| 1965 | — | — | 46 | #1,099 |
| 1960 | 9 | #4,587 | 68 | #920 |
| 1955 | — | — | 66 | #918 |
| 1950 | — | — | 50 | #983 |
| 1945 | — | — | 43 | #980 |
| 1940 | — | — | 60 | #806 |
| 1935 | — | — | 36 | #1,087 |
| 1930 | — | — | 36 | #1,184 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,556 |
| 1920 | — | — | 22 | #1,665 |
| 1915 | — | — | 13 | #2,121 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,716 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jame in 2025?
Jame did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Jame?
3,833 babies have been named Jame in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jame most popular?
Jame peaked in 1957, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Jame a boy or girl name?
Jame is used for both: about 11% of babies named Jame have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Jame rising or falling?
Jame is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.