How Many People Are Named Jayme?

Complete statistics for the name Jayme in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Jayme
Very Rare
17,939
Estimated People
1 in 18,396
1 in X Americans
1985
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
3,883 (22%)
♀ Female
14,056 (78%)
22%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 40

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 21
Alabama 23
Arkansas 125
Arizona 220
California 1,804
Colorado 185
Connecticut 29
Florida 426
Georgia 139
Hawaii 21
Iowa 206
Idaho 23
Illinois 640
Indiana 354
Kansas 205
Kentucky 107
Louisiana 106
Massachusetts 165
Maryland 78
Maine 20
Michigan 468
Minnesota 334
Missouri 317
Mississippi 20
Montana 24
North Carolina 141
North Dakota 43
Nebraska 89
New Hampshire 5
New Jersey 178
New Mexico 38
Nevada 26
New York 624
Ohio 680
Oklahoma 301
Oregon 116
Pennsylvania 806
South Carolina 19
South Dakota 21
Tennessee 106
Texas 1,148
Utah 49
Virginia 73
Washington 354
Wisconsin 377
West Virginia 28
Wyoming 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Jayme

How Many People Have the Name Jayme in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17,939 people in the United States currently share the name Jayme. That works out to roughly 1 in every 18,396 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Jayme a Common or Rare Name?

Jayme is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Jayme Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Jayme are covered in full on the Jayme name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Jayme Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Jayme in SSA data, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female. Jayme leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Jayme Most Popular?

The name Jayme reached peak popularity in 1985, with 597 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Jayme Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Jayme across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Jayme?

Approximately 17,939 people in the United States share the name Jayme, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Jayme a rare name?

Jayme is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 18,396 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jayme mean?

The meaning and origin of Jayme is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Jayme more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 22% of people named Jayme are male and 78% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Jayme most popular?

The name Jayme reached its peak in 1985, with 597 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People17,939
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 18,396
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1985
Male %22%
Female %78%

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