How Many People Are Named Jamey?
Complete statistics for the name Jamey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jamey is a very rare male name, with only 8,959 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 36,835 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 576 births, showing a steady decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 9,777 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1976Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jamey Through the Generations
Jamey has seen its fair share of popularity through the decades, peaking in 1976 with 576 births. Today, there are around 8,959 people named Jamey living in the US, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This indicates that while the name is declining, it still holds a place in the hearts of many, with 1,199 under 30 and 1,154 over 60, showing a fairly even distribution across age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jamey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jamey
How Many People Have the Name Jamey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,959 people in the United States currently share the name Jamey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,835 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jamey a Common or Rare Name?
Jamey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jamey Mean?
Jamey means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jamey in SSA data, approximately 68% are male and 32% are female.
When Was Jamey Most Popular?
The name Jamey reached peak popularity in 1976, with 576 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jamey?
Approximately 8,959 people named Jamey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,777. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,835 Americans.
Is Jamey a rare name?
Jamey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,835 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jamey mean?
Jamey means "creative variant of James" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jamey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 68% of people named Jamey are male and 32% are female.
When was Jamey most popular?
Jamey peaked in 1976 with 576 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.