Jami
Every Jami since 1946 — 22,410 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jami
Jami is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,909 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 22,410 American babies have been named Jami. Its peak came in 1977, when 1,070 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 Jami stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jami 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 | 6 | #13,909 | — | — |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,848 | 5 | #13,092 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,677 | 7 | #10,159 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,000 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,625 | — | — |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,619 | 5 | #12,879 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,504 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,537 | 5 | #12,987 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,617 | 10 | #7,814 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,220 | — | — |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,363 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,832 | 5 | #12,878 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,572 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,709 | — | — |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,439 | 14 | #6,073 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,526 | 10 | #7,819 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,053 | — | — |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,348 | — | — |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,902 | 5 | #13,191 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,651 | 6 | #11,228 |
| 2005 | 83 | #2,210 | 7 | #9,543 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,951 | 10 | #7,209 |
| 2003 | 75 | #2,269 | 10 | #6,938 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,812 | 6 | #9,915 |
| 2001 | 127 | #1,480 | 6 | #9,789 |
| 2000 | 146 | #1,307 | 8 | #7,764 |
| 1995 | 210 | #902 | 15 | #4,142 |
| 1990 | 458 | #522 | 14 | #4,068 |
| 1985 | 690 | #341 | 22 | #2,383 |
| 1980 | 906 | #275 | 26 | #2,082 |
| 1975 | 603 | #356 | 39 | #1,416 |
| 1970 | 549 | #413 | 36 | #1,405 |
| 1965 | 327 | #528 | 11 | #2,536 |
| 1960 | 263 | #620 | 11 | #2,603 |
| 1955 | 73 | #1,170 | 7 | #3,329 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,792 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jami
- Jami Writer · 1414–1492
- Jami Gertz Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jami in 2025?
Jami ranked #13,909 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jami?
22,410 babies have been named Jami in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jami most popular?
Jami peaked in 1977, when 1,070 newborns received the name.
Is Jami a boy or girl name?
Jami is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jami rising or falling?
Jami is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jami?
Well-known people named Jami include Jami (writer), Jami Gertz (actor).