Jamey
UnisexJamey has been given to 9,808 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It peaked in 1976.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
9,808
Peak year
1976 (576 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1944
10-year trend
▼ -11%
Gender split
31% girls / 69% boys
Rank through the decades
Jamey's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #389 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jamey — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jamey.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jamey?
Jamey has been given to 9,808 babies in the U.S. since 1944. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jamey peak?
Jamey peaked in 1976, when 576 babies were given the name.
Is Jamey a girl or boy name?
Jamey is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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